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Como hacer 🥟Empanadas Dulces Rellenas y con nuez.

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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Sweet Empanadas

Cultural Context

Sweet empanadas have roots in Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed during celebrations and holidays. Traditionally filled with fruits like pumpkin or sweet potato, they symbolize abundance and joy. Today, they are a beloved treat across Latin America, with variations reflecting local ingredients and tastes.

MexicanMXdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
250 grs. de harina todo uso
150 grs. de mantequilla sin sal
1 huevo grande
3 cucharadas de azucar glass
1 pisca de sal
2 cucharadas de agua fria

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

fruit filling

🥗Healthier: fruit puree

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fruit puree is lower in sugar and adds natural flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty flavor.

1

In a bowl, mix the flour, unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt until crumbly.

2

Add the egg and mix until combined.

3

Incorporate the powdered sugar and cold water, mixing until a dough forms.

4

Roll out the dough and cut into circles.

5

Fill each circle with dulce de leche and fold to seal.

6

Bake until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Empanadas DulcesDulce Empanadas
Local Name: empanadas dulces

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