Description
Cuban baked puff pastry–type pastries
Technical
Cuban pastries are baked puff pastry–type pastries filled with sweet or savory fillings.
Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
butteryvanillacinnamoncaramelizedwoody
Wine Analogy
Similar to a buttery Chardonnay with baked apple notes
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to a Cuban coffee with caramelized sugar crust
Perfume Analogy
Evokes warm gourmand fragrances with vanilla and spice accords
Culinary Applications
Pastelito de GuayabaHavana, CubaPuff pastry encases guava paste for contrast of crisp layers and fruit filling
Pastel de CarneMiami Cuban diasporaSavory version using same lamination for picadillo-filled pockets
Pastel de QuesoSantiago de CubaCream cheese filling benefits from steam pockets created by laminated dough
Dietary
VegetarianHalalKosherwheatdairyeggs
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
MaltolFuraneolDiacetylAcetic acidGlycerol