Dulce De Leche Pastries (Printable)

Flaky puff pastry filled with creamy caramel dulce de leche and topped with cinnamon sugar.

# What You Need:

→ Pastry Components

01 - 1 sheet (8.8 oz) ready-rolled puff pastry, store-bought or homemade
02 - 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash

→ Filling

03 - 7 oz (about 3/4 cup) dulce de leche
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping

05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
02 - Unroll puff pastry on lightly floured surface. Cut into 8 equal rectangles using a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
03 - Combine dulce de leche with cinnamon in small bowl if desired. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
04 - Place generous tablespoon of dulce de leche mixture in center of each pastry rectangle. Fold pastry over to form squares or triangles. Press edges firmly with fork to seal completely.
05 - Arrange sealed pastries on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops generously with beaten egg for golden color.
06 - Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over egg-washed pastries.
07 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until pastries are puffed and golden brown. Watch closely during final minutes to prevent over-browning.
08 - Allow pastries to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet. Serve warm or at room temperature for best texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between flaky, buttery pastry and silky smooth dulce de leche creates the kind of dessert that makes people pause mid bite
  • These come together in under 40 minutes but taste like they came from a professional bakery window
  • The cinnamon sugar topping adds this gorgeous aromatic crunch that elevates the whole experience
02 -
  • Keep your pastry cold until it goes into the oven or the butter layers will melt before baking, ruining the flake
  • Seal edges thoroughly with the fork or filling will leak out and create a sticky mess on your baking sheet
  • Room temperature dulce de leche spreads smoothly without tearing the delicate pastry dough
03 -
  • If using homemade puff pastry, chill it for at least 30 minutes after rolling and cutting for best results
  • The pastries are done when they're deeply golden, not just light brown, which ensures the pastry is fully cooked

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