Guava and Manchego Phyllo Pouches with Passion Fruit Syrup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is an intriguing mix of sweet and savory. Sharp white cheddar is a good substitute for Manchego cheese. Ingredients:
1 cup 1/4- to 1/3-inch cubes guava paste* (about 7 ounces) |
1 cup 1/4- to 1/3-inch cubes manchego cheese (about 4 ounces) |
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
9 tablespoons sugar |
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon |
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
9 12x8-inch sheets fresh phyllo pastry or frozen, thawed |
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted |
passion fruit syrup |
Directions:
1. Toss first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to combine. Cover filling and chill until ready to use, up to 1 day.
2. Stir sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in small bowl. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface; keep remaining sheets covered with plastic wrap and damp towel to prevent drying. Brush phyllo with butter and sprinkle with 11/2 teaspoons sugar mixture. Repeat 2 more times to make 3 layers. Cut rectangle in half crosswise, making two 6x8-inch stacks. Place scant 1/3 cup guava filling in center of each stack. Gather sheets around filling to form pouch. Brush pouches with butter. Transfer to small baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 6 pouches total. Sprinkle with some of remaining sugar mixture. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic and refrigerate.)
3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake phyllo pouches uncovered until golden brown and filling is heated through, about 20 minutes. Transfer to plates. Spoon syrup alongside; serve phyllo pouches warm.
4. *A firm block of concentrated fruit available at some supermarkets, at Latin markets, and .
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