Sweet Strawberry Empanadas
Popular in Mexico, these sweet pocket pastries are wonderful for breakfast or dessert. I like to top them with large red, white, and green sugar crystals for Mexican holidays, celebrations, and fiestas. Store in an airtight container once completely cooled.
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Recipe Summary
Ingredients
24
Original recipe yields 24 servings
Directions
Cook's Notes:
Substitute apricot or pineapple jam for the strawberry, if desired. You can also use apple or cherry pie filling.
Substitute cinnamon sugar (2 tablespoons white sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon) for the decorator sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
195 calories; protein 1.9g; carbohydrates 27.3g; fat 8.9g; cholesterol 7.8mg; sodium 15.5mg. Full Nutrition