Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Sprinkle 1½ cups (300 G) sugar onto a clean surface, about 5 inches larger all around than the sheet of puff pastry.

Step 3

Place the puff pastry over the sugar and sprinkle the remaining 1½ cups (300 G) sugar on top.

Step 4

Gently press the sugar into the dough, then use a rolling pin to roll out the pastry to a 24 x 14-inch rectangle.

Step 5

Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 9 equal squares.

Step 6

Add the cream cheese to a piping bag fitted with a ¾-inch round tip.

Step 7

Pipe the cream cheese diagonally onto the center of each pastry square.

Step 8

Bring one corner of the dough diagonally over the cream cheese to meet the opposite corner, then roll up into a log. Divide the pastelitos between the prepared baking sheets, making sure the seams are on the bottom so the pastelitos do not unroll during baking.

Step 9

Bake the pastelitos for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate to cool completely before serving.

Step 10

Enjoy!