How to Make Empanadas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Empanadas are delicious and savory stuffed pastries that originate from Spain and are popular across Latin America and the Philippines. They come in various shapes and sizes, and can be filled with a wide range of ingredients, from meats and cheeses to vegetables and fruits. Empanadas are a versatile and convenient dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or even a main course.

One of the reasons why empanadas are so beloved is their versatility. They can be filled with almost ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fruit preserves
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 1/2 dozen

  • DAY BEFORE: Cream butter and cream cheese together until smoothly blended. Beat in the flour. Shape dough into a smooth ball, wrap in foil or cling wrap, and refrigerate overnight or up to a week.
  • AT BAKING TIME: Remove dough from refrigerator 30 minutes before using. Start heating oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Roll chilled dough thin. Cut with 3 or 4 inch round cookie cutter. Place small spoonful of jam in center of each round, moisten edges with water.
  • Fold round over and press edges together. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 15 to 20 minutes. Immediately roll in sugar mixed with cinnamon (traditional) OR in confectioners' sugar if preferred.
  • Nutrition

    226 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 84mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 43mg