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Season 03 - Breakfast / S03B17

Passion Fruit and Mango Chia Pudding

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 20 minutes

Story

As Don Luis sealed the golden empanadas, a sweet aroma filled the rustic kitchen. “Guava and cheese,” he said with a smile, “is a match made in heaven. Sweet, creamy, and wrapped in a flaky pastry—this is what mornings should taste like.” A final dusting of sugar, and they were ready to enjoy, warm and delicious. These Guava and Cheese Empanadas are buttery, crispy, and filled with tropical sweetness. Let’s make the Don Luis Special version, keeping them light, golden, and irresistible! 🔥 Prep & Cook Time

Ingredients

  • For the Dough:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
  • 1 tbsp sugar 🍯
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, chilled and diced 🧈
  • 0.5 cup cold water 💦
  • For the Filling:
  • 0.5 cup guava paste, cut into small cubes 🍈
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese, softened 🧀
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
  • For Assembly:
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 🥚
  • 1 tbsp sugar (for dusting) ❄️

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare the Dough
  2. 21️⃣ In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the butter with a fork until crumbly. 🌾🧈
  3. 32️⃣ Add cold water gradually, mixing until a dough forms. Knead lightly, then wrap and chill for 15 minutes. ❄️
  4. 4Prepare the Filling
  5. 53️⃣ Mash cream cheese with vanilla extract in a bowl. Set aside. 🧀✨
  6. 64️⃣ Cut guava paste into small cubes for easy filling. 🍈
  7. 7Assemble the Empanadas
  8. 85️⃣ Roll out dough to ⅛-inch thickness and cut into 4-inch circles. 🥐
  9. 96️⃣ Place a teaspoon of guava paste and a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture in the center. Fold over and seal edges with a fork. ✨
  10. 10Bake the Empanadas
  11. 117️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place empanadas on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar. 🥚❄️
  12. 128️⃣ Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving. 🔥
  13. 13Serve & Enjoy!
  14. 149️⃣ Serve warm and enjoy with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. ☕
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