The ABCs of Cuban Pastelitos: History, Types, and When to Enjoy Each O

The ABCs of Cuban Pastelitos: History, Types, and When to Enjoy Each One

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🥐 It All Started with a Craving and a Birthday

One Sunday morning, I woke up con un antojo. Not just any craving—a very specific one: pastelito de guayaba con queso, still warm from the oven, with flaky layers and that sweet, cheesy center. It was my sobrina’s birthday, and we needed treats. But not just cake—we needed tradition.

So, I headed to Pinecrest Bakery, where Cuban flavor meets every occasion. From desayuno con pan cubano to party platters stacked with pastelitos, croquetas, and bocaditos, there’s a Cuban treat for every moment—and that day, I learned the delicious ABCs of it all.

Here’s your guide to the classic Cuban pastelito experience, when to serve them, and which ones never fail to steal the show.

🅰️ A is for Amor at Breakfast: Pan Cubano y Tostadas

🥖 Full Pan Cubano

Pan Cubano Full
Nothing says buenos días like a loaf of Pan Cubano. Toast it, butter it, or serve it with your café—this bread is breakfast royalty in every Cuban home.

Great for:

Everyday desayunos
Sunday brunch spreads
Feeding a hungry familia with love

☕ Party Platter Breakfast: Cuban Tostada Mantequilla

25 Cuban Tostadas – Party Platter
When you need breakfast for a crowd, go with Cuban tostadas con mantequilla—crunchy, golden, and oh-so-buttery.

Perfect for:

Office brunches
Baby showers
Saturday morning birthday parties with café con leche

🅱️ B is for Bite-Sized Bliss: Pastelitos, Croquetas & More

🎉 Party Package #12 – Para fiestas grandes, con hambre más grande

View the Party Package #12
This mega combo is Cuban party fuel. It includes:

50 Cheese Pastelitos
50 Ham Pastelitos
50 Ham Spread Bocaditos
50 Croquetas
50 Papa Rellena Cocktail
50 Mini Empanadas

Optional: Add cake pops or merengue cupcakes with a special discount!

Best for:

Quinceañeras
Communions
Birthdays where todo el mundo viene con hambre

🅲️ C is for Coco, Queso & Classic Guava

🥥 La Dozena: Pastelitos de Coco Queso

Try the Dozena Coco Queso
A tropical twist on tradition, these coconut and cheese pastelitos bring that sweet island flavor to your dessert table.

Ideal for:

Afternoon merienda
Office gatherings
Impressing la suegra with something different

🍓 Party Platter: Guava Cheese Pastelitos

Order Guava Cheese Minis
These mini pastelitos are the OG Cuban treat—flaky, sweet, and cheesy in the best way.

Recommended for:

Kids’ parties
Coffee dates
Saying “I love you” the Cuban way

📦 Planning Tips: Don’t Wait Until Último Minuto

All our party and breakfast platters require 2 days' notice—so be sure to order early to avoid that panic mode. Pickup is available at your closest Pinecrest Bakery location, and yes—we’re Cuban, so our portions are meant to feed una tremenda fiesta.

💌 Ready to Make Your Party Saboroso?

Whether you're planning a full-on fiesta or just want to elevate your morning café, Pinecrest Bakery’s Cuban pastelitos y platters bring the tradition and sabor that Miami loves.

👉 Order online today to make your next celebration (or Tuesday morning) más delicioso que nunca.
📲 And follow us on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes bites, new product drops, and all the Cuban foodie vibes.

Porque en Pinecrest, el pastelito is always the answer. 😋