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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Malulu’s Kitchen

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Pineapple Empanadas

Cultural Context

Pineapple empanadas are a delightful treat from Mexico, often enjoyed as a snack or dessert. These pastries are filled with sweet, spiced pineapple, showcasing the region's love for tropical fruits. Traditionally made during festive occasions, they have gained popularity beyond Mexico, with variations found in Latin American countries and even in fusion cuisine.

MexicanMXdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
3 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 stick unsalted butter
1 pack cream cheese
2 tsp vanilla

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

pineapple filling

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Fresh pineapple is lower in sugar and more nutritious.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while sweetening.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder.

3

Add the cream cheese and unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

4

Stir in the vanilla extract.

5

Form the dough into empanada shapes and fill with pineapple jam if desired.

6

Place the empanadas on a baking sheet.

7

Bake in the preheated oven for 24 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Empanadas de Piña
Local Name: empanadas de piña

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