Guava and Cheese Empanadas
Guava and cheese empanadas are a yummy sweet and tangy treat! They’re made with guava paste and cream cheese stuffed inside pre-made empanada dough, then fried, air fried, or baked until crispy. With just four ingredients, these dessert empanadas are easy to make and taste great.
Servings: 8 empanadas
Calories: 280kcal
Equipment
- Spider or slotted metal spoon
- Large baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Heavy bottomed pot
- Oil thermometer
Ingredients
- 8 empanada discs
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese brick style
- 8 oz guava paste 400g
- 1 qt canola oil or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Add 1oz cream cheese and 1 oz guava paste (50g) to the middle of a disc of empanada dough. Flatten the cream cheese and guava paste slightly to spread it.8 oz guava paste, 8 empanada discs, 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- Fold the dough over itself into a half moon.
- Press down tightly to seal, then crimp with a fork.
- Repeat with the remaining empanadas, and place onto a parchment lined sheet pan. Cover the assembled empanadas in a damp paper towel or cloth as you work so they don’t dry out.
- Refrigerate the empanadas (covered) while the oil preheats.
- Add the oil to a heavy-bottomed pot and heat over medium heat until it reads a steady 375℉ on a thermometer.1 qt canola oil or vegetable oil
- Set up a pan with paper towels or wire rack next to your frying station while the oil heats.
- Use a metal utensil to gently add 2-3 empanadas into the oil and fry for 2 minutes on each side until deeply golden brown and bubbling. Remove using a slotted metal utensil and place onto the paper towels or wire rack.
- Note: Don't overcrowd the pot. It's better to work in smaller batches, if necessary.
- Repeat the frying process with the remaining empanadas, being sure to check the oil temperature in between each batch and adjust the heat accordingly.
- Serve warm,
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Notes
Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheat on a pan or wire rack in a 375℉ oven for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.
To air fry the empanadas, grease both sides with neutral oil and air fry at 375℉ for 8 minutes, flipping at half.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 0.1mg
