Fig & Cheese Empanadas

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4.7

18 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    24 empanadas

  • Calories

    281 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    South American

Fig & Cheese Empanadas

These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers

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Ingredients

Servings

For empanada Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup corn oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt

For Filling

  • 16 oz cotija cheese crumbled
  • 17 oz Fig Spread
  • 1 cup almonds toasted, slivered

Topping

  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Instructions

For empanada Dough

  1. Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  3. In a mixer, add the flour and salt. Mix to combine
  4. Add water and mix until a dough is formed
  5. Pour in oil and mix until combined
  6. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes
  7. Place the dough on a flat surface and roll thinly
  8. Cut out circles with a 4" diameter cutter
  9. Fill with 2 teaspoons of fig jam, 2teaspoons Rizo Bros California Creamery Cotija Cheese and slivered almonds
  10. With your fingers, spread a little water on the edges of the dough. This will help the 2 halves seal together
  11. Fold your dough in half and crimp the edges
  12. Brush the surface with the egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top
  13. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until tops are golden
  14. Remove from oven and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 415mg (17%) Potassium 91mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 90IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24empanadas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 415mg 17%
Potassium 91mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 90IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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