Fresh Peach Empanadas

Sweet peach empanadas with flaky, buttery pastry and a lightly spiced fruit filling are a nice change from savory meat- and veggie-filled empanadas.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 ripe peaches, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup cream cheese
• 3.5 tablespoons white sugar, divided, or more to taste
• 0.5 egg, beaten, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 3

Make the pastry: Whisk flour, sugar, and salt together in a medium bowl. Cut in butter using two knives or a pastry cutter. Gently work in cream cheese and sour cream until dough is combined.

Step 4

Turn dough out onto a work surface. Quickly gather crumbs together and shape dough into a square. Fold the square in half and flatten into a larger square using a rolling pin; fold in half again. Roll out one more time, then fold into thirds, like a letter. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 1 hour.

Step 5

When the dough has chilled for 30 minutes, make the filling: Mix peaches, 3 tablespoons sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Transfer filling mixture to a strainer over a bowl and drain the excess juices for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Roll pastry dough onto a floured surface to a thickness of about 3/8 inch. Cut out 15 to 20 circles about 4- to 6-inches in diameter. Place 2 teaspoons of filling into the middle of each circle. Fold dough in half over filling and press edges together with your fingers to seal; for a decorative finish, use the tines of a fork.

Step 7

Place empanadas onto the prepared baking sheet; brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with remaining sugar.