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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By gcdmd_12200611
Victoria, TX
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.
By nubia1978
Temecula,CA
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.
By Dommo
Valley Village, CA
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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