COCONUT EMPANADAS
Empanadas are common in Central America. This version comes from Nicaragua and is a sweet dessert empanada.
Provided by Lynette !
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. For the dough, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the pieces are the size of small peas. Beat together the milk and egg. Add to the flour mixture, stirring till combined. Form the dough into a ball. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- 2. In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cook and stir until the mixture is bubbly and the sugar is dissolved.
- 3. Reduce heat and add the butter and sweetened condensed milk, stirring until the butter is melted. Stir in the coconunt, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Cool.
- 4. Divide the dough into 8 portions.
- 5. On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough portion into a 6 inch circle. Place 3 tablespoons coconut mixture on each dough circle, slightly off center.
- 6. Moisten the edges with water, Fold in half and seal with a fork.
- 7. Place on a baking sheet. Brush with more milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in a 400° oven for 15 minutes or until golden.
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[email protected]These coconut empanadas were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.
Aditto Roy
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The empanadas were delicious. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.
Shabbir Thana
[email protected]These empanadas were delicious! The coconut filling was sweet and creamy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make these again.
Fahd
[email protected]I made these empanadas for my family and they loved them! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was crispy and flaky. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
HajjKop Skills
[email protected]These coconut empanadas were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! The filling was amazing, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.
DJ BACKSPIN South Africa
[email protected]I was skeptical about trying this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The empanadas were absolutely delicious. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again!
Hammad Manzoor
[email protected]These empanadas were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, and the filling came together in just a few minutes. I will definitely be making these again.
Abisha Tiger
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of empanadas, but these coconut empanadas were amazing! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.
Md. Robiul
[email protected]These coconut empanadas were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make these again.
Sukomar Barua
[email protected]I made these empanadas for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was crispy and flaky. I would definitely make these again.
Emprise Lindsey
[email protected]These coconut empanadas were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.
Peppi Volanen
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The empanadas were delicious. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.
Hasan Ahmod Khan
[email protected]These empanadas were delicious! The coconut filling was sweet and creamy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make these again.
Meer Mengal
[email protected]I made these empanadas for my family and they loved them! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was crispy and flaky. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
GOOD Khan
[email protected]These coconut empanadas were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! The filling was amazing, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.
Talon Cejka
[email protected]I was skeptical about trying this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The empanadas were absolutely delicious. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again!
ismail abdala
[email protected]These empanadas were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, and the filling came together in just a few minutes. I will definitely be making these again.
Abdelhak Sb
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but these empanadas were amazing! The sweetness of the coconut paired perfectly with the savory filling. I highly recommend this recipe.
giannis tsigas
[email protected]These coconut empanadas were a hit at my party! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making these again.