Strawberry Empanadas Recipe

Homemade flaky strawberry empanadas filled with sweet, jammy strawberries and baked to golden perfection. A simple yet elegant dessert perfect for any occasion.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 25

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 1 25

Servings: empanadas

Calories: 230kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 Rolling Pin For even dough thickness (wine bottle works too)
1 4-inch Round Cutter Or use a small bowl as alternative
1 Pastry cutter or fork To cut butter into flour
1 Medium saucepan For cooking the strawberry filling
1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking
1 Baking sheet Heavy-duty for even baking
1 Pastry brush For egg wash
1 Fork For sealing empanadas

Ingredients

Dough

3 cups all-purpose flour provides structure and flaky texture
½ cup cold butter, cubed can substitute with shortening
¼ cup granulated sugar adds subtle sweetness
1 large egg binds ingredients
½ cup cold water add more if needed
½ teaspoon salt balances flavor
1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds warmth

Filling and Topping

2 cups fresh strawberries, diced thaw if frozen
⅓ cup granulated sugar sweetens filling
2 tablespoon cornstarch thickens filling
1 tablespoon lemon juice enhances flavor
¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional warmth
1 large egg, beaten for egg wash
2 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping

Instructions

Combine diced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat 8–10 minutes until jammy. Cool completely.
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form.
Whisk egg, water, and vanilla; add to flour mix. Stir and knead 2–3 minutes. Chill 30 minutes.
Roll dough ⅛-inch thick. Cut 4-inch circles using cutter or bowl.
Add 1–2 tablespoon filling to each circle. Fold, seal, and crimp with a fork.
Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and cut small vents.
Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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