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

Fresh peach empanadas are the perfect way to showcase juicy, ripe peaches in a delicious and portable treat. These handheld pastries are filled with a sweet and fruity peach filling and wrapped in a tender, flaky dough. Whether you're serving them as a dessert, a snack, or even a breakfast pastry, these empanadas are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

The key to making the best fresh peach empanadas is to use the freshest, ripest peaches you can find. Look for peaches that ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 ripe peaches, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 ½ tablespoons white sugar, divided, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ egg, beaten, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 15 to 20
  • Yield: 15 to 20 empanadas

  • Make the pastry: Whisk flour, sugar, and salt together in a medium bowl. Cut in butter using two knives or a pastry cutter. Gently work in cream cheese and sour cream until dough is combined.
  • Turn dough out onto a work surface. Quickly gather crumbs together and shape dough into a square. Fold the square in half and flatten into a larger square using a rolling pin; fold in half again. Roll out one more time, then fold into thirds, like a letter. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • When the dough has chilled for 30 minutes, make the filling: Mix peaches, 3 tablespoons sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Transfer filling mixture to a strainer over a bowl and drain the excess juices for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll pastry dough onto a floured surface to a thickness of about 3/8 inch. Cut out 15 to 20 circles about 4- to 6-inches in diameter. Place 2 teaspoons of filling into the middle of each circle. Fold dough in half over filling and press edges together with your fingers to seal; for a decorative finish, use the tines of a fork.
  • Place empanadas onto the prepared baking sheet; brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

    • Nutrition

    212 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 191mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 39mg

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