Description
These Easy Caramel Apple Empanadas are a delightful blend of sweet apple pie filling and creamy cheesecake, wrapped in a flaky crust. Perfect for satisfying cravings with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boxes refrigerated pie crust 14.1 ounce each
- 1 can apple pie filling 20 ounce
- 1 package cream cheese, softened 8 ounce
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg separated
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup caramel ice cream topping
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Allow pie crusts to reach room temperature.
- Separate the egg white from the yolk, whisking each in small bowls. Set aside.
- Pour the apple pie filling into a small bowl and chop the apple slices into small bits. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll the pie crusts and cut 4-inch circles using a biscuit cutter. Re-roll scraps as needed to create more circles.
- Spoon half a scoop of apple pie filling and half a scoop of cheesecake filling onto the centers of each pie crust circle. Brush the edges with the whisked egg white.
- Fold each empanada in half and pinch the edges to seal. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining crust.
- Prick each empanada with a fork and brush the tops with the whisked egg yolk evenly.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
- To prepare the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with caramel ice cream topping and milk to desired consistency.
- Dip cooled empanadas into the caramel glaze and return to the parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a flavored pie filling or add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
Ensure the edges of the empanadas are well-sealed to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
Experiment with different toppings such as nuts or chocolate for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg