Guava And Cream Cheese Empanadas Food

CHEESY GUAVA EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
• Put 3 or 4 of the empanada wrappers on a flat work surface. Spoon 2 teaspoons of cream cheese on the bottom half of each, then spread to create a half-moon shape, leaving a 1/2-inch gap between the cream cheese and the edge. Divide the guava paste into 1-ounce sections; depending on how the paste is packaged, you can either cut it into planks or scoop out about 3 teaspoons per empanada (using 3 teaspoons rather than 1 tablespoon will make the empanadas easier to seal). Finally, top each empanada with about 2 tablespoons of grated cheese.
• Make an egg wash by whisking the egg in a small bowl with a splash of water. Brush the outer edge of each wrapper with the egg wash, then seal by folding each wrapper in half and pressing the edges together with your fingers. Arrange the empanadas on the prepared baking sheets, then crimp the edges of each with a fork, pushing down enough to seal but not enough to go through the dough. Assemble, seal and crimp the remaining empanadas.
• Brush the top side of each empanada with the egg wash, then bake until the outsides are dark golden brown and feel crispy to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for at least 5 minutes, then serve.

CHEESY GUAVA EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Roll 1 pastry sheet into 12-inch square on lightly floured surface; cut into 8 rounds with 3-inch cookie cutter. Repeat with remaining pastry sheet. Reserve trimmings for garnish.
• Spoon about 1 tsp. guava paste onto center of each pastry round; top with 1 Singles piece. Brush edges of pastry with egg; fold in half. Seal edges with fork. Garnish with reserved pastry trimmings as desired; brush with egg.
• Place on parchment-covered baking sheet.
• Bake 15 min. or until golden brown.

GUAVA CREAM CHEESE FILLING

Steps:

• Put approximately 1/2 cup or so of guava paste in a mixing bowl, beat until the color lightens and the texture fluffs/creams up a bit (as opposed to the dense jelly-paste it starts as).
• Add in 3-4 ozs. softened cream cheese and a squeeze of lime and beat until smooth.
• Dump this mixture in a separate bowl then whip approx 1.5 cups heavy cream in a bowl until light and fluffy.
• Fold in the guava-cream cheese mixture, fill a pastry bag and use to decorate cupcakes as desired.

GUAVA EMPANADAS

Steps:

• In a mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the flour, sugar, and salt well.
• Then add oil and water until dough forms.
• Roll dough out 1/8-thick.
• With a 3-inch ring, cut out circles of dough.
• In a bowl mix guava jelly, mango, mint and lemon juice well.
• Spoon a little guava filling in the center of a circle of dough.
• Fold over the sides and brush with a little egg wash.
• Crimp the edges.
• Repeat process until all dough and filling is used.
• Fry empanadas in 375 degree oil until golden.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve with whipping cream.
• Enjoy!