Poblano Cream Cheese Empanadas

Marcela Valladolid

Recipe courtesy Marcela Valladolid

Show: Mexican Made EasyEpisode: Buenos Dias Buffet

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Total Time:
50 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Yield:
8 empanadas
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 poblano chiles, charred, peeled, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 (1-pound) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • Flour, for dusting
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and poblanos until well incorporated. Season the filling with salt and pepper.

Unfold 1 sheet puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Using a floured rolling pin, roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a 5-inch diameter cutter, cut out 4 circles. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry sheet. Spoon 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture in the center of each round. Brush the edge of each circle with egg wash and fold each empanada into a half moon. Crimp the edges with a fork.

Transfer the empanadas to the prepared baking sheet and brush them with the remaining egg wash. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve warm.

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  • on February 07, 2012

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    Store bought pie dough, fresh pasta dough, and masa would be alternatives to the puff pastry. This recipe opens up all sorts of possibilities for varying the filling.

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  • on January 16, 2012

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    I make these about once a month and everyone loves them.I use my tupperware empanada maker.They turn out perfect.

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  • on July 24, 2011

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    Delightful! Easy to make and they were perfect little appetizers for a picnic at a winery. Using the puff pastry was brilliant. And with the extra pastry, I just cut out a couple square pastries stuffed them with the cream cheese and poblano. They didn't look cute like the other half moon empanadas but they tasted great just the same. These were a hit and I'll definitely make them again!

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