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Fresh Peach Empanadas

Fresh Peach Empanadas

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  • 90 Min
  • 15 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Pastry Dough

    • 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
  • Filling

    • 🍑 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

STEPS

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

5

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.

6

Place empanadas onto the prepared baking sheet; brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with remaining sugar.

7

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

212

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 18
    Carbs
  • 15
    Fats

💡 Ensure butter is cold for a flaky pastry.Avoid overfilling empanadas to prevent leakage while baking.Experiment with other fruits like apples or berries for unique flavor variations.