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guava cheese empanadas on a plate

5 Ingredient Guava Cheese Empanadas

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  • Author: Salima Benkhalti
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 16 empanadas
  • Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
  • Method: Fried
  • Cuisine: Puerto Rican, Latin
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This homemade guava cheese empanada recipe has that classic sweet & tangy flavor balance and requires just five ingredients. Made with flakey fried empanada dough, a cream cheese and guava paste filling and topped with powdered sugar, it’s a totally addicting sweet treat that’s perfect to enjoy as a dessert or snack.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Prep the filling. Slice the cream cheese into 16 equal sized slices. Do the same with the guava paste. Tip: You can do this easily by slicing in half and then into 8 sections of 2.
  2. Assemble the empanadas. Place a slice of cream cheese and a slice of guava paste into the center of each empanada disc. Fold the dough over to close the empanada. Seal with your hands or crimp with a fork.
  3. Fry (see note for directions to bake). Fry the empanadas in hot oil until golden brown all around. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain any excess oil.
  4. Serve. Serve with a sprinkle of confectioners sugar. Enjoy!

Notes

Baking Instructions: Brush empanadas with an egg wash and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes.