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Caramel Apple Empanadas
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Caramel Apple Empanadas

Easy Caramel Apple Empanadas recipe with a sweet cheesecake filling. Baked, not fried, and ready in no time!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the empanadas
  • 2 boxes pie crust 14.1 ounce each, refrigerated
  • 1 can apple pie filling 20 ounce
  • 1 package cream cheese 8 ounce, softened
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg separated, large
For the glaze
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup caramel ice cream topping
  • 2 Tablespoons milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Remove pie crusts from their packaging and allow to come to room temperature.
  2. In two small bowls, separate egg white from egg yolk. KEEP BOTH. Whisk each one separately. Set aside.
  3. Dump apple pie filling into a small bowl. Chop up apple slices into small bits. Set aside.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Unroll pie crusts and cut circles using a 4-inch circle biscuit cutter. Re-roll the scraps once to get more circles.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Prick each empanada with a fork before baking. Brush tops of empanadas with whisked egg yolk, in a thin, even coating. 
  9. Bake apple empanadas for about 15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and cool on wire rack.
  10. 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.
  11. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

% 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.