Description
These 30 Minute Guava Cheese Empanadas are a delicious and quick treat that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of guava paste with creamy cream cheese, all wrapped in a crispy, golden-brown empanada dough. Perfect for a snack or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 12 empanada dough rounds (or store-bought empanada discs)
- 14 ounces guava paste
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut Ingredients: Cut the cream cheese and guava paste into 1-inch slices. Set aside.
- Fill Empanadas: Place a guava paste slice and a slice of cream cheese on each empanada disc. Fold and seal with a fork.
- Fry Empanadas: Heat oil in a skillet to 400ºF. Fry empanadas until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Allow empanadas to cool slightly before serving to avoid burns. Enjoy!
Notes
- Allow empanadas to cool slightly before eating to avoid burning your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Guava, Cheese, Empanadas, Snack, Dessert, Quick Recipe
