Caramel Apple Empanadas
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
24
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Calories
160 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
Mexican
Caramel Apple Empanadas
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Easy Caramel Apple Empanadas recipe with a sweet cheesecake filling. Baked, not fried, and ready in no time!
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Ingredients
For the empanadas
- 2 boxes refrigerated pie crust 14.1 ounce each
- 1 can apple pie filling 20 ounce
- 1 package cream cheese, softened 8 ounce
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg separated
For the glaze
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup caramel ice cream topping
- 2 Tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Remove pie crusts from their packaging and allow to come to room temperature.
- In two small bowls, separate egg white from egg yolk. KEEP BOTH. Whisk each one separately. Set aside.
- Dump apple pie filling into a small bowl. Chop up apple slices into small bits. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll pie crusts and cut circles using a 4-inch circle biscuit cutter. Re-roll the scraps once to get more circles.
- Using a 1 Tbsp scoop, spoon half a scoop of apple pie filling and half a scoop of cheesecake filling into the center of each pie crust circle. Brush the edges of the circle with the whisked egg white.
- Fold each empanada in half and pinch the edges close (either by folding or pressing with a fork). Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat for remaining apple hand pies.
- Prick each empanada with a fork before baking. Brush tops of empanadas with whisked egg yolk, in a thin, even coating.
- Bake apple empanadas for about 15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and cool on wire rack.
- Make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar with caramel ice cream topping and milk. Add more or less milk to desired consistency. For a thicker glaze (like I used), I did 2 Tbsp milk. Add up to 4 Tbsp for a thinner glaze.
- Dip cooled empanadas into the caramel glaze and return to parchment paper lined baking sheet to set.
Notes
- Change up the filling by swapping out flavors. Peach Hand Piesare amazing!!
- Use a silpat baking mat or parchment paper on your baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Don’t be alarmed if some of your empanadas break open. Allow them to cool before glazing.
- Want to make homemade apple pie filling? Check out these delicious Apple Hand Pies.
- Skip the homemade glaze and opt for just a drizzle of caramel sauce instead!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
94mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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