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Published: Apr 21, 2017 · Modified: Feb 9, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Pineapple Quesitos - Puerto Rico Cheese Puff Pastry

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Pineapple Quesitos is a Puerto Rico Cheese Puff Pastry that is very simple to make and takes less than 30 minutes. It is made with puff pastry sheets, mildly sweetened cream cheese and sometimes fruits.

Pineapple Quesitos in a Plate

Quesitos, is a Puerto Rico Cheese Puff Pastry which can be found in every bakery in the region. It is a very simple recipe made with puff pastry sheets, mildly sweetened cream cheese and sometimes have fruits added in them.

They are amazingly easy to make with just few ingredients and I find the store bought puff pastry sheets a big blessing.

I saw that Guava paste and cream cheese filled quesitos are quite popular in the region and that is when I read that we can use any tropical fruit that can hold up to baking. Pineapples are something my kids love and I always have Dole pineapples in hand.

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This Pineapple Quesitos,  is a best recipe to use fresh pineapples if you have or you could use the pineapple chunks in cans like I did. One of the favorite fruits to take as a snack to school is pineapples in my house and it is not possible to have fresh pineapples available all the time.

Recently I have started buying the Dole 4 pack pineapple chunks in its own juice that comes in cute little plastic jars at Sam's club. This way I always have the boy's favorite fruit available for them to enjoy.

I further chopped the fruit into smaller pieces and sautéed them in butter and brown sugar to give it a caramelized flavor. the fruits went on top of the mildly sweetened cream cheese and then baked until the pastries are golden brown. The Quesitos are mildly sweet and if preferred can be dusted with some powdered sugar before serving.

I had made this right before the boys came home from school and they really enjoyed it as an after school snack. My youngest thought that I had apples inside the Quesitos and that gave me an idea to try that next time. When using apples, I might use a little bit more spices to give it an apple pie flavor.

Pineapple Quesitos in a plate

My other bakes in the A – Z Baking around the World Marathon – 

A for Almond cookies from China

B for Bretzel Rolls from Germany

C for Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting from USA

D for Danish Cookies from Denmark

E for Empanada from Argentina

F for Franzbrötchen from Germany

G for Grissini from Italy

H for Hot Cross Buns from England

I for Irish Freckle Bread from Ireland

J for Jan Hagel Cookies from Netherlands

K for Kiffles / Kiflis from Hungary

L for Lagana Bread from Greece

M for Monkey Bread from USA

N for Nazook / Nazouk from Armenia

O for Obi Non from Uzbekistan

P for Peyniril Poğaça from Turkey

Preparation time - 10 minutes
Baking time - 15 to 18 minutes
Difficulty level - easy
Recipe adapted from - Zoe bakes

Pineapple Quesitos 3 rolls in a plate

Ingredients to make Pineapple Quesitos - Makes 9

  • Puff pastry sheet - 1 sheet (thawed)
  • Pineapple - 1 cup (chopped or sliced)
  • Brown sugar - 2 tbsp
  • Butter - 1 tbsp
  • Cream cheese - ½ cup (4 Oz, softened and at room temperature)
  • Sugar - 2 tablespoon + 2 tbsp
  • Vanilla extract - ½ tsp
  • Cream / milk - for brushing the pastry
  • Powdered sugar - to dust over the pastry

Procedure -

  • Thaw the puff pastry sheet according to the package directions. Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a pan, add the butter and let it melt. Add the chopped/sliced pineapples along with the brown sugar and let it simmer until the juices evaporate and the fruit mixture thickens and caramelizes a little. Let it cool down to room temperature.
Add the ingredients in a pan let it simmer
  • In a bowl, whisk the cream cheese, 2 tablespoon of sugar and the vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Roll the puff pastry sheet to about a 12 x 12 square and cut the sheet into 9 squares, each measuring about 4 inches.
Roll the puff pastry sheet
  • Place about 2 teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the middle of the square and then place few pineapple pieces on top.
  • Fold one corner over the filling and press down to seal. Now fold the other corner over this one and pinch the edge to seal. Also tuck the sharp edges under itself so they puff up and keep the fillings inside.
Fold, fill & seal the roll
  • Place the prepared pastries on the baking sheet and repeat the same with the rest.
  • Brush the pastries with cream/milk mixture and sprinkle some sugar over them.
Place the prepared pastries on the baking sheet
  • Bake the Pineapple Quesitos for 15 to 18 minutes or until the top is golden brown and pastries are all puffed up.
  • Remove the Pineapple Quesitos from the oven and let them cool.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Pineapple Quesitos  pastries in a bowl

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Pineapple Quesitos – Puerto Rico Cheese Puff Pastry in a plate

Pineapple Quesitos – Puerto Rico Cheese Puff Pastry

Pineapple Quesitos is a Puerto Rico Cheese Puff Pastry that is very simple to make and takes less than 30 minutes. It is made with puff pastry sheets, mildly sweetened cream cheese and sometimes fruits.
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Baking, Breakfast, Dessert, Pastries
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 9 Quesitos
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pan
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet Puff pastry sheet Thawed
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chopped or sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • ½ cup Cream cheese 4 Oz, softened and at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoon Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • Cream / milk For brushing the pastry
  • Powdered sugar For brushing the pastry

Instructions

  • Thaw the puff pastry sheet according to the package directions. Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a pan, add the butter and let it melt. Add the chopped/sliced pineapples along with the brown sugar and let it simmer until the juices evaporate and the fruit mixture thickens and caramelizes a little. Let it cool down to room temperature.
  • In a bowl, whisk the cream cheese, 2 tablespoon of sugar and the vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Roll the puff pastry sheet to about a 12 x 12 square and cut the sheet into 9 squares, each measuring about 4 inches.
  • Place about 2 teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the middle of the square and then place few pineapple pieces on top.
  • Fold one corner over the filling and press down to seal. Now fold the other corner over this one and pinch the edge to seal. Also tuck the sharp edges under itself so they puff up and keep the fillings inside.
  • Place the prepared pastries on the baking sheet and repeat the same with the rest.
  • Brush the pastries with cream/milk mixture and sprinkle some sugar over them.
  • Bake the Pineapple Quesitos for 15 to 18 minutes or until the top is golden brown and pastries are all puffed up.
  • Remove the Pineapple Quesitos from the oven and let them cool.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Alexandra says

    February 20, 2021 at 10:28 pm

    5 stars
    How delicious these pastries are! I love the use of pineapple, and we also love to keep puff pastry on hand!

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      February 22, 2021 at 10:08 am

      Puff pastry sheets are so versatile.

      Reply
  2. Gail Montero says

    February 20, 2021 at 10:16 pm

    5 stars
    I can imagine these to be such a huge hit at any party! Looks so good!

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      February 22, 2021 at 10:08 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Jere Cassidy says

    February 20, 2021 at 10:12 pm

    5 stars
    These look amazing with the caramelized pineapple, and so easy to make too.

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      February 22, 2021 at 10:09 am

      They are easy to make! Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Jamie says

    February 20, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    5 stars
    I'm a fan of anything with puff pastry and cream cheese! Delicious with the adition of fruit!

    Reply
  5. Jess says

    February 20, 2021 at 9:14 pm

    5 stars
    I love that these use puff pastry sheets. So easy!

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      February 22, 2021 at 10:09 am

      thanks!

      Reply
  6. Shobana Vijay says

    June 29, 2020 at 10:37 am

    Interesting. Will surely try it and let you know. Awesome pictures dear.
    Shoba's Delight

    Reply
  7. Leslie says

    August 08, 2019 at 9:13 pm

    Girl, this looks AMAZING! I love a good puff pastry! This has my name written all over it! Can't wait to try!

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      August 12, 2019 at 9:48 am

      Thanks Leslie!

      Reply
  8. Danielle says

    August 08, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    Great way to start the day, that's for sure. And judging from your instructions, it is quite an easy recipe to pull off, so I am really keen to try it out!

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      August 12, 2019 at 9:49 am

      Thanks Danielle! It is a quick to make pastry.

      Reply
  9. Cheese Curd In Paradise says

    August 08, 2019 at 9:39 am

    These sound so delicious! I just love pineapple, and I know my kiddos would love these. We have traveled to Puerto Rico a bit, and I remember these from the bakeries!

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      August 12, 2019 at 9:50 am

      I am so looking forward to trying them from bakeries. Puerto Rico is in our bucket list!

      Reply
  10. Choclette says

    August 07, 2019 at 1:30 pm

    I think I shall be off to the shops tomorrow to buy myself some puff pastry. These look delicious and just the sort of thing that everyone will love.

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      August 12, 2019 at 9:51 am

      Thanks! It is a quick to make recipe and so delicious!

      Reply
  11. Ramona says

    August 07, 2019 at 9:30 am

    Oh my goodnesss, you've hit me hard with this recipe - pastry and pineapple two of the most irresistible things. I do have a weakness for pastry so bring this on! I have to make this super quick - kids will be delighted to help with making it too. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      August 07, 2019 at 10:05 am

      Thanks Ramona! Love the ease of the recipe as well. Quick to make for sweet tooth craving.

      Reply
  12. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

    May 29, 2017 at 2:33 am

    Awesome clicks and the Quesitos are so tempting and delicious..

    Reply
  13. Pavani says

    May 15, 2017 at 7:01 pm

    These look like little danishes. Love that pineapple fillings.

    Reply
  14. Sapna says

    May 07, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    Questios looks mouth watering with those pineapple chunks.

    Reply
  15. Srivalli Jetti says

    May 03, 2017 at 1:34 am

    OMG Sandhya, this is really such a fantastic choice!..wish we get puff pastry sheets here..

    Reply
  16. Harini says

    April 26, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    OMG! these cute quesitos look amazing and tempting.

    Reply
  17. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

    April 26, 2017 at 10:59 am

    I too love dole pineapple chunks. For my upside down cake, I used dole pineapple slices only. This quesito is really great. I love pineapples. So obviously I got to try this. 🙂 Bookmarked.

    Reply
  18. Sowmya says

    April 24, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    Caramelised pineapple with puff pastry sounds like heaven. Have to eat this asap!

    Reply
  19. Namratha says

    April 23, 2017 at 10:03 pm

    Carmelized pineapple... yum! Drooling here.. with creme cheese that's a fantastic combination! Very nice bake.

    Reply
  20. Vaishali Sabnani says

    April 23, 2017 at 12:02 am

    Omg ! Sandhya , kudos on the recipe choice . I was drooling while reading the intro , pineapple being caramelised ! Seriously I had to quickly scroll down to see the recipe . Fantastic one !

    Reply
  21. Priya Suresh says

    April 22, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    Cant wait to bake these quesitos, and pineapple quesitos tempts me a lot, so flaky and dangerously addictive.

    Reply

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