Guava and Cream Cheese Empanadas

Name: Guava and Cream Cheese Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 10 discs empanada dough discs, thawed; 8 oz guava paste, sliced; 5 oz cream cheese, sliced; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp water

Crispy baked pastry pockets filled with rich guava paste and creamy cheese. They deliver a warm balance of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite.

35 minEasyServes 10250 cal/serving

CubanDessertOvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

Ingredients

10 discs empanada dough discs, thawed
8 oz guava paste, sliced
5 oz cream cheese, sliced
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp water

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Place 10 discs thawed empanada dough discs on a flat work surface.
3

Place 8 oz sliced guava paste and 5 oz sliced cream cheese on one half of each disc.
4

Whisk 1 beaten egg and 1 tbsp water together in a small bowl to create an egg wash.
5

Brush dough edges with egg wash, fold in half, and press edges with a fork to seal.
6

Arrange empanadas on baking sheet and brush tops with remaining egg wash.
7

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown, then cool slightly before serving.

Questions

Can I make Guava and Cream Cheese Empanadas dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (5 oz cream cheese, sliced) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dessert collection instead.

How long does Guava and Cream Cheese Empanadas keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Guava and Cream Cheese Empanadas?

Yes. As written it serves 10. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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