Plantain & Cheese Sweet Empanada Recipe
Ripened sweet plantain & cream cheese
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Ingredients
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Empanada Filling
Method
Empanada Assembly
- 1
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Mix the Filling
To the mashed plantains, add cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- 3
Prepare the Dough
Use store-bought empanada dough or prepare homemade dough using flour, butter, salt, and water. Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
- 4
Fill and Seal the Empanadas
Place a spoonful of the plantain and cheese mixture in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over and press the edges to seal. You can crimp the edges with a fork to ensure they are well sealed.
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Cook the Empanadas
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the empanadas until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.