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Sweet Coconut Empanadas

Sweet Coconut Empanadas: A Taste of Costa Rican Bliss

Discover the joy of Sweet Coconut Empanadas, a delightful Costa Rican treat that combines flaky dough with creamy coconut filling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 30 empanadas
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Costa Rican
Calories: 175

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups white flour plus 1/4 cup extra for rolling
  • 2 sticks margarine can substitute with butter
  • 1 box heavy whipping cream about 8 ounces
  • 1 large egg beaten for egg wash
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Costa Rican Miel de Coco or sweetened shredded coconut
For Assembly
  • 1 tortilla press with plastic inserts to shape the empanadas
  • 1 medium mixing bowl for combining dough ingredients
  • 2 baking sheets for laying out empanadas

Equipment

  • tortilla press
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheets

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of white flour and 2 sticks of margarine, mixing until crumbly. Create a well in the center, pour in the box of heavy whipping cream, and blend until it reaches a cookie dough consistency.
  2. Divide your dough into 30 equal balls, rolling each one gently between your palms. Using a tortilla press equipped with plastic inserts, flatten each ball to about 4 inches in diameter.
  3. On one half of each flattened dough circle, place about 3 teaspoons of miel de coco, keeping the filling centered and allowing some margin around the edges.
  4. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, ensuring the miel de coco filling is completely enclosed. Use a fork to crimp the edges firmly.
  5. Place the sealed empanadas on two lightly floured baking sheets, ensuring they have enough space between them. Brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the empanadas for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1empanadaCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve warm and enjoy the flaky texture and the creamy coconut filling. These empanadas can be adapted to be gluten-free as needed.

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