Dessert Empanadas

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These golden mini turnovers are filled with guava paste, which can be found in the Hispanic sections of supermarkets.

Pastry:

Yield: 16 small empanadas

Preparation Time: 60 minutes

Start to Finish Time: 110 minutes

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Confectioners

In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and pulse until dough resembles coarse crumbs, about 30 seconds. Add milk and pulse until dough comes together into a ball. Flatten dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375

  • 1/2 cup guava paste or fruit preserves, divided
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, divided