Best 4 Empanadas De Pina Pineapple Pastry Cookies Recipes

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Empanadas de pina, also known as pineapple pastry cookies, are a popular and delectable treat that combines the tropical flavors of pineapple with the buttery goodness of pastry dough. Originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of Latin America, these cookies have become a beloved dessert enjoyed worldwide. Whether it's for a special occasion, a casual gathering, or simply a sweet craving, empanadas de pina offer a tantalizing taste experience that is sure to delight the senses. In this article, we'll explore the key steps and techniques involved in creating the perfect empanadas de pina, ensuring a golden-brown crust, a sweet and tangy filling, and an overall irresistible indulgence.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EMPANADAS DE PINA (PINEAPPLE PASTRY COOKIES)



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My mother-in-law gave me this recipe. It may sound hard, but once you get your system going, it's really fun! Enjoy!

Provided by Brenda

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 pound butter, softened and cut into pieces
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened and cut into pieces
2 (10 ounce) jars pineapple preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place sugar in a bowl.
  • Place flour in a large mixing bowl. Begin working butter into flour slowly until fully incorporated. Repeat process gradually with cream cheese, kneading dough until uniform and no longer crumbly. Form into 1 inch balls, then flatten with a rolling pin to a thickness of 1/8 inch. (This may also be done by rolling out the entire amount of dough and cutting rounds with a biscuit cutter.)
  • Place 1 tablespoon preserves on each dough center. Fold over, and seal with fingers or press to seal with a fork. Place cookies on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Cookie will remain white and should not be browned, and it is normal for some filling to leak from the cookie. When cookies are cool enough to handle, roll in sugar until evenly coated. Transfer to a platter to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 114.7 mg, Sugar 24.3 g

SWEET AND EASY PINEAPPLE EMPANADAS



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 18 empanadas

Number Of Ingredients 9

Non-stick cooking spray
One 1-pound package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/3 cup cajeta or thick caramel sauce
1/2 cup finely grated Monterrey jack cheese
1/4 cup pineapple, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 cup)
2 eggs, beaten and blended with 1 tablespoon water
2 eggs, beaten and blended with 1 tablespoon water
All-purpose flour, for dusting
2 tablespoons demarara or light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Unfold 1sheet of puff pastry on lightly floured surface. Using a 3-inch cookie cutter or a 3-inch diameter can with the top removed, cut out 9 circles of dough. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry sheet. Put a scant teaspoon of cajeta in center of each round. Top each with a sprinkling of grated cheese and 3 or 4 pieces of pineapple. Brush the edge of each circle with the egg mixture and enclose each empanada into a half moon. Crimp the edges with fork. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and brush each empanada with the egg mixture. Crimp edges with fork.Transfer the empanadas to the prepared baking sheet and brush them with the egg mixture. Sprinkle with demarara sugar and bake until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the empanadas to a serving platter and serve warm.

EMPANADAS DE PINA (PINEAPPLE)



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Make and share this Empanadas De Pina (Pineapple) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ang11002

Categories     Pineapple

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
4 ounces cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) jar pineapple preserves, well drained
1/4 cup powdered sugar, for rolling (or more)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except preserves.
  • Knead into dough, roll out and cut with biscuit cutter, making a round circle.
  • Place slightly less than a teaspoon of preserves in each cut shape.
  • Fold and crimp edges together with fork.
  • Bake on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees F until light beige, about 12 minutes.
  • After baking, roll in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.7, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 61.5, Sodium 177.3, Carbohydrate 47.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 23.1, Protein 3.9

EMPANADAS DE PINA (PINEAPPLE PASTRY COOKIES)



Empanadas de Pina (Pineapple Pastry Cookies) image

My mother-in-law gave me this recipe. It may sound hard, but once you get your system going, it's really fun! Enjoy!

Provided by Brenda

Categories     Pineapple Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 pound butter, softened and cut into pieces
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened and cut into pieces
2 (10 ounce) jars pineapple preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place sugar in a bowl.
  • Place flour in a large mixing bowl. Begin working butter into flour slowly until fully incorporated. Repeat process gradually with cream cheese, kneading dough until uniform and no longer crumbly. Form into 1 inch balls, then flatten with a rolling pin to a thickness of 1/8 inch. (This may also be done by rolling out the entire amount of dough and cutting rounds with a biscuit cutter.)
  • Place 1 tablespoon preserves on each dough center. Fold over, and seal with fingers or press to seal with a fork. Place cookies on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Cookie will remain white and should not be browned, and it is normal for some filling to leak from the cookie. When cookies are cool enough to handle, roll in sugar until evenly coated. Transfer to a platter to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 114.7 mg, Sugar 24.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor. If using canned pineapple, be sure to drain it well.
  • For a sweeter filling, add more sugar to taste.
  • If the dough is too dry, add more butter or shortening.
  • If the dough is too wet, add more flour.
  • Be careful not to overfill the empanadas, or they will burst open during baking.
  • Bake the empanadas until they are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Serve the empanadas warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Empanadas de piƱa are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple dough that is filled with a sweet pineapple filling. The empanadas are then baked until they are golden brown and the filling is bubbling. These pastries are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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