Quick and Easy Perfect Puff Pastry Squares with Dulce de Leche

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of puff pastry
• 1 cup of dulce de leche
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons of white sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Roll out the puff pastry onto the baking sheet.
4. Spread the dulce de leche over the puff pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
6. Brush the egg mixture over the puff pastry.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Cut into squares and let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Dulce de leche is a popular Latin American sweet made from caramelized milk and sugar.
• Puff pastry is a type of light and flaky dough made with layers of butter or margarine.
• Vanilla extract is a popular flavor made from a combination of vanilla beans and alcohol.
• Cinnamon is a spice made from the inner bark of trees in the genus Cinnamomum.