Pastelitos

Description
Literally "little pies". With sweet fillings they can used as desserts and with savory fillings, either as side dishes or snacks.

Ingredients

 * puff pastry sheets
 * simple syrup
 * sugar

Fillings

 * guava marmalade
 * cream cheese
 * herbed cream cheese
 * sweetened cream cheese
 * "picadillo" style meat
 * apple pie filling
 * cherry pie filling

Pastelitos

 * 1) If using commercial puff pastry sheets, cut in thirds lengthwise, then again crosswise, resulting in 9 equal sized pieces.
 * 2) Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of the square.
 * 3) Fold diagonally opposite corners of the puff pastry to form triangles and seal the edges with a fork. Note: the less you handle the sheets of pastry the more it will puff up later.
 * 4) Place pastries on a cookie sheet, leaving enough room between each so they don't touch once they puff up during cooking.
 * 5) Brush the tops with simple syrup using a pastry brush.
 * 6) Bake at on the middle rack of the oven at 350°F for 20 – 30 minutes, or until golden and flaky.

Fillings

 * 1) Almost anything can be used as a filling, sweet or savory.