SWEET STRAWBERRY EMPANADAS
Popular in Mexico, these sweet pocket pastries are wonderful for breakfast or dessert. I like to top them with large red, white, and green sugar crystals for Mexican holidays, celebrations, and fiestas. Store in an airtight container once completely cooled.
Provided by Shae's Mama
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Use a pastry cutter to cut shortening into the dry ingredients quickly until mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Sprinkle with cold water and mix with a fork until dough just holds together.
- Run your hands under cold water for 20 seconds, then dry them. Gather dough with your cooled hands and form into 2 balls. Cover one and refrigerate. Flatten the second ball into a large patty.
- Flour a flat, clean work surface. Roll out dough evenly, sprinkling with flour as needed to prevent sticking, to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough into 4-inch circles using a cookie cutter or drinking glass. Dab a little water around the rim of the dough circles to make a good seal when folded over.
- Place a scant tablespoon of strawberry jam in the center of each circle. Fold in half to form a semi-circle. Pinch edges to seal. Transfer to an ungreased cookie sheet. Press edge down with the tines of a fork to seal further. Repeat with remaining circles, then with second ball of dough.
- Brush each empanada lightly with beaten egg. Cut 2 small slits into the top of each one. Sprinkle tops with decorator sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crusts are golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool further. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 15.5 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
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Arbaz Afridi
[email protected]These empanadas were a total hit at my potluck. Everyone raved about them.
Yae Miko
[email protected]I love how versatile these empanadas are. I've tried them with different fillings and they're always delicious.
kamrul hossen
[email protected]These empanadas were the perfect addition to my brunch menu. They were light, fluffy, and full of flavor.
Chastity Phoenix
[email protected]The filling was a little runny, but the flavor was still great.
Qazi Shahzad
[email protected]These empanadas were so easy to make and they tasted incredible. I will definitely be making them again.
Shakeer Al-dawoud
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the dough to come together, but the end result was worth it. These empanadas were amazing!
Shahajan Chowdhury Sani
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Forid Mia
[email protected]Delicious! I made these empanadas for my family and they loved them. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and sweet.
Velsaras Rosaveare
[email protected]These empanadas were easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more sugar to the filling.
Raheeb Adeel
[email protected]I love the combination of strawberries and cream cheese in these empanadas. They're the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Boss B
[email protected]These empanadas were a hit at my last party! The filling was sweet and tangy, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I'll definitely be making these again.