Guava and Cream Cheese Hand Pies

Goya discos or homemade empanada pastry discs. (empanada wrappers)

brick of cream cheese (8 ounce, crosswise rather than lengthwise, cut into 10 slices)

slices of guava paste that are about 2 1/2-inches long by 1-inch across by 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick

beaten egg

oil for frying or non-stick cooking spray if baking