# What You'll Need:
→ Pastry
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 1/3 cup ice-cold water
06 - 1 large egg for egg wash
→ Filling
07 - 3/4 cup guava paste or thick guava jam
08 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Glaze
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Pink or red food coloring, optional
# Cooking Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and cut into flour using a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
02 - Gradually add ice water, mixing just until dough comes together. Divide into two equal portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
03 - In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and well blended.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk to approximately 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 8 rectangles measuring approximately 3 by 4 inches each.
05 - Place 1 teaspoon guava paste and 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture in the center of 4 rectangles, leaving a clear border around edges.
06 - Brush edges of filled rectangles with beaten egg. Top with remaining rectangles and press edges firmly to seal. Crimp sealed edges with a fork for a decorative finish.
07 - Transfer sealed pop tarts to a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
08 - Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush tops of chilled pop tarts with egg wash. Using a fork, prick the top surface several times to allow steam to vent during baking.
09 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on baking sheet before glazing.
10 - Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable in consistency. Add pink or red food coloring if desired. Drizzle or spread glaze evenly over cooled pop tarts and allow to set before serving.
