Dessert Empanadas

Dessert Empanadas are the ideal blend of a sweet filling and a flaky pastry. Consider these a portable treat!

The apple pie tastes of these delicious dessert empanadas will appeal to you. A drizzle of caramel sauce adds a particular touch, and they’re ready to eat in under 30 minutes!

What Are Empanadas?

A delightful portable dessert popular in Spain, Latin America, and Southern Europe is the empanada. The sweet or savory filling is encased in flaky pastry. Some empanadas are cooked in a skillet, while others are baked.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• apple
• lemon juice
• granulated sugar
• ground nutmeg
• ground cinnamon
• allspice
• pie crust
• caramel bits
• milk
• egg
• optional sugar for sprinkling

(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)

How to Make Dessert Empanadas

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a bowl, toss the apples in the lemon juice.
• Combine the sugar and spices in a separate dish and sprinkle over the apples. Set aside after tossing the apples to cover them.
• Unroll the pie dough on a gently floured board. Roll it out a bit using a rolling pin.
• Cut 8 equal-sized rounds of pastry using a 4-inch round cookie cutter.
• Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet, then top each with an apple wedge that is slightly off-center.
• Melt the caramel pieces and milk together in a microwave-safe dish for 30 seconds on high. Stir constantly for 30 seconds, or until the caramel is smooth and completely melted.
• Drizzle 1 teaspoon caramel sauce onto each apple. Make careful to keep the caramel away from the pastry round’s edges.
• Brush the pastry rounds’ edges with the beaten egg and push the edges together to seal. Crimp and seal the edges tight using a fork.
• Brush the tops of the empanadas with beaten egg and, if preferred, sprinkle with sugar.
• Bake the pastry for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Allow it cool for a few minutes before serving with vanilla ice cream. If you have any remaining caramel, sprinkle it over the top!

What Is Empanada Pastry Made Of?

Empanadas may be prepared using wheat flour, corn flour, or corn meal, as well as water, butter, sugar, and salt.

Are Empanadas Sweet Or Savory?

Empanadas may be both savory and sweet. Ground beef, sliced olives, potatoes, green peas, and spices are among the components used in savory empanadas. Diced fruits, sweet potatoes, and cream may be added to sweet empanadas.

Tips and Tricks

• If you’re using a huge apple, cut it into narrower wedges that will fit on the dough circle.
• Leftover empanadas should be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Preheat the oven to 300°F and bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until heated all the way through.
• Reheat the caramel sauce in the microwave until it is thin enough to drizzle.
• Instead of nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice, try a teaspoon of apple pie spice.