Guava Empanadas (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Ingredients:
1 8 -ounce package cream cheese |
1 large egg |
1 tablespoon sugar |
grated zest and juice of 1 lime |
3/4 cup guava paste |
1 14 -ounce package frozen empanada wrappers, thawed |
vegetable oil, for frying |
confectioners' sugar, for dusting |
Directions:
1. Pulse the cream cheese, egg, sugar, lime zest and lime juice in a food processor until smooth.
2. Put 1 tablespoon guava paste in the center of each empanada wrapper, then top with 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges with a fork to seal.
3. Heat about 11/2 inches vegetable oil in a wide saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the empanadas until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. (Return the oil to 350 degrees F between batches.) Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
4. Photograph by Yunhee Kim
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