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Cajeta (Caramel) Empanadas Recipe
These creamy, delicious Mexican caramel-filled empanadas make sweet, hand-held treats. The Mexican Caramel is sweet and sticky on the inside and then the empanada crust is covered with cinnamon sugar for extra goodness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 recipe empanada dough (or refrigerated pie crust)
- ½ cup cajeta (This is Mexican Caramel)
- 3 Tablespoons cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Roll out the empanada dough and cut large circles with a large circle cutter or flip a bowl over and cut around it.
- Place a large spoon of cajeta in the middle of the dough. Fold the dough over and press firmly to close. Crimp the edges very well. This is super important to do it well or while it is baking, the cajeta will melt all over the pan.
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar together and roll each empanada gently pressing to coat both sides.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place on the cookie sheet and put in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The empanadas will be a light brown on both sides when done.
- If the cajeta melts out, no worries, just open a bit and add some more before serving.
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Notes
- Be sure to use parchment paper for the cookie sheet or the cajeta will make a very big sticky mess!
- If you do not crimp the edges well, the filling will leak out. Not good!
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days. You can store them at room temperature for a few days before transferring to the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
303mg
(13%)
Potassium
25mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
22IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 303mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.