Empanadas de Queso y Guayaba

Ingredients

• For the Empanadas:
• 12 empanada discs (store-bought or homemade) 🥟
• 6 oz guava paste, sliced 🍯
• 6 oz cream cheese or queso blanco, sliced 🧀
• 1 egg, beaten (for sealing) 🥚
• For Frying or Baking:
• 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• OR
• 1 tbsp melted butter (for baking)
• For Serving:
• Powdered sugar (optional)
• Honey drizzle (optional)

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Assemble the Empanadas
2. 2Lay out the empanada discs on a floured surface.
3. 3Place a slice of guava paste and a slice of cheese in the center of each disc.
4. 4Brush the edges with beaten egg and fold the dough over, forming a half-moon.
5. 5Press the edges with a fork to seal.
6. 62️⃣ Choose Your Cooking Method
7. 7Frying:
8. 8Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat (350°F/175°C).
9. 9Fry empanadas in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
10. 10Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
11. 11Baking:
12. 12Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
13. 13Brush empanadas with melted butter and place on a baking sheet.
14. 14Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
15. 153️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
16. 16Let cool slightly, then sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey.
17. 17Enjoy warm with a cup of coffee or tea!