COCONUT EMPANADAS
Empanadas are common in Central America. This version comes from Nicaragua and is a sweet dessert empanada.
Provided by Lynette !
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. For the dough, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the pieces are the size of small peas. Beat together the milk and egg. Add to the flour mixture, stirring till combined. Form the dough into a ball. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- 2. In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cook and stir until the mixture is bubbly and the sugar is dissolved.
- 3. Reduce heat and add the butter and sweetened condensed milk, stirring until the butter is melted. Stir in the coconunt, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Cool.
- 4. Divide the dough into 8 portions.
- 5. On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough portion into a 6 inch circle. Place 3 tablespoons coconut mixture on each dough circle, slightly off center.
- 6. Moisten the edges with water, Fold in half and seal with a fork.
- 7. Place on a baking sheet. Brush with more milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in a 400° oven for 15 minutes or until golden.
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Ruth Gonzales
g_ruth@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of coconut, but I thought these empanadas were really good. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pastry was flaky and golden brown.
kader khan
kader.k@aol.comThese empanadas were delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes.
Saffar Tuan
s13@hotmail.comI made these empanadas for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe.
Kayleen Mujica
mujica@gmail.comI thought the empanadas were a bit dry, but my husband really enjoyed them.
Ryan Kelley
ryan-k67@gmail.comThese empanadas were a fun and easy recipe to make with my kids. They loved helping me fill and fold the dough, and they were so excited to eat them when they were done.
omar Abouelezz
abouelezz@gmail.comThe empanadas were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Hira Hs
hs@hotmail.comThese empanadas were easy to make and turned out great. I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, and they still came out delicious.
Castle Grey Brem
castleg@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of coconut, but I thought these empanadas were really good. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pastry was flaky and golden brown.
MAHERAB HOSSEN
maherab_h@gmail.comThese empanadas were delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes.
Irvin Martinez
i_martinez10@yahoo.comI made these empanadas for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe.
Md Kobir
k47@aol.comI thought the empanadas were a bit dry, but my husband really enjoyed them.
Maya Weatherspoon
maya_weatherspoon58@yahoo.comThese empanadas were a fun and easy recipe to make with my kids. They loved helping me fill and fold the dough, and they were so excited to eat them when they were done.
Mutmahinat Eniola
eniola@yahoo.comThe empanadas were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
BritishDontExist
britishdontexist98@hotmail.comThese coconut empanadas were a delightful treat. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pastry was flaky and buttery. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Chad Williams
w_c@hotmail.frThese empanadas were easy to make and turned out great. I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, and they still came out delicious.
Dorotea Stanojevic
d99@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of coconut, but these empanadas changed my mind. The filling was perfectly balanced, and the pastry was cooked to perfection.
Nabeel Kham
nabeel.kham@hotmail.frThese coconut empanadas were a hit at my party! The filling was creamy and sweet, and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making these again.