{"id":13355,"date":"2026-06-22T10:25:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T15:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recetas123.net\/pastel-gloria\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T10:29:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T15:29:26","slug":"colombian-pastel-gloria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recetas123.net\/en\/colombian-pastel-gloria\/","title":{"rendered":"Colombian Pastel Gloria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pastel gloria is one of the best-known sweet pastries from Colombia\u2019s Caribbean region. It is made with flaky puff pastry filled with guava paste and cheese, a classic pairing in Colombian baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pastry is strongly associated with El Carmen de Bol\u00edvar, where it became a local culinary symbol. It is commonly enjoyed from bakeries and sweet shops as an afternoon snack, especially with coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Colombian Pastel Gloria<\/div>\n\t\t
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Preparaci\u00f3n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
25<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Cocci\u00f3n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
22<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Tiempo Total<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
47<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tCocina:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tColombian\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tPorciones<\/span>: 12<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tCalor\u00edas<\/span>: 245<\/span> kcal<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 500 g refrigerated puff pastry (1 package)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 300 g guava paste, cut into 12 portions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 250 g Colombian coste\u00f1o cheese or firm fresh cheese (2 cups, cubed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 large egg, for egg wash<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 15 ml milk (1 tablespoon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 20 g granulated sugar (2 tablespoons)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Prepare the filling,<\/strong> cut the guava paste into 12 equal portions and cut the cheese into small cubes. Keep the cheese portions close in size to the guava paste so each pastry has a balanced filling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Shape the pastries,<\/strong> roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 12 squares, about 12 cm wide. Place one portion of guava paste and several cheese cubes in the center of each square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Seal the dough,<\/strong> fold two opposite corners toward the center, then bring the remaining corners over the filling to create a small parcel. Press the seams gently so they stay closed while baking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Brush and bake,<\/strong> whisk the egg with the milk and brush the tops of the pastries. Sprinkle with sugar and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 200 \u00b0C \/ 400 \u00b0F for 18 to 22 minutes, until puffed and deeply golden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Rest and serve,<\/strong> remove the pastries from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes. Serve them warm to enjoy the crisp pastry, soft guava paste, and lightly melted cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Chef\u2019s tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Keep the puff pastry cold until you are ready to shape the pastries so it rises properly in the oven.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Do not overfill the pastries, as melted guava paste can leak out during baking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Colombian coste\u00f1o cheese gives the most traditional flavor, but firm fresh cheese with a light salty taste also works well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Bake until the pastries are richly golden for the best crisp texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Traditional variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        In some Colombian regions, pastel gloria is made with double-cream cheese or campesino cheese. Smaller versions are also common in bakeries and roadside sweet shops, where they are sold as individual treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        How to serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Serve pastel gloria warm or at room temperature. It is traditionally enjoyed as a snack with black Colombian coffee, coffee with milk, or hot chocolate. It is also popular as a travel pastry and for sharing at family gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Recommended sides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Black Colombian coffee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Coffee with milk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Hot chocolate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Chilled Colombian oat drink.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Food tradition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Pastel gloria is closely linked to El Carmen de Bol\u00edvar, a town celebrated for guava sweets and handmade pastries. The combination of guava paste and cheese is deeply rooted in Colombian dessert traditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Pastel gloria is one of the best-known sweet pastries from Colombia\u2019s Caribbean region. It is made with flaky puff pastry filled with guava paste and cheese, a classic pairing in Colombian baking. The pastry is strongly associated with El Carmen de Bol\u00edvar, where it became a local culinary symbol. 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