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














