Guava and Cream Cheese Empanadas Recipe

Add the flour and butter to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until large crumbs form.

Add in the sugar, egg yolk, and about ¼ cup of warm water and pulse until combined.

Divide the dough into 12 equal-sized balls. Cover the balls and chill for 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

Press or roll each ball into a thin round using a tortilla press or a rolling pin.

Add the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract into a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth.

Add a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture and a tablespoon of guava jam to the center of each round.

Fold the dough over and crimp with a fork.

Heat the oil to 325 F.

Working in batches, fry each empanada for 3 minutes or until golden brown.

Drain on a paper towel-lined tray.

Serve the guava empanadas.

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