Description

Easy Caramel Apple Empanadas feature a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and sweet apple filling wrapped in flaky pastry. This simple yet delicious recipe is perfect for a quick dessert or a cozy snack, making it a favorite among homemade recipe fans.

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

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and let the pie crusts come to room temperature.
Separate the egg yolk and egg white into two small bowls, whisk each one separately and set aside.
Chop the apple slices in the apple pie filling into smaller pieces and transfer to a bowl.
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
Roll out the pie crusts and cut circles using a 4-inch biscuit cutter. Re-roll scraps to create additional circles.
Spoon half a scoop of apple pie filling and half a scoop of cheesecake filling into the center of each crust circle; brush the edges with egg white.
Fold the empanadas in half and seal the edges by pinching or pressing with a fork. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Prick each empanada with a fork, then brush the tops with the whisked egg yolk.
Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with caramel and milk to your desired consistency.
Dip each cooled empanada in the caramel glaze and return to the lined baking sheet to set.

Notes

For a creamier filling, ensure the cream cheese is softened completely before mixing.
Customize the glaze with less or more milk based on your preferred thickness.
These empanadas can be frozen before baking for a quick treat later.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 empanada
Calories: 220
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg