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Sweet Coconut Empanadas

Irresistible Sweet Coconut Empanadas for Your Next Treat

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Delight your taste buds with these Sweet Coconut Empanadas, combining flaky shells with a luscious coconut filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 30 empanadas
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Costa Rican
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups white flour or substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 2 sticks margarine can be swapped with butter
  • 6 ounces whipping cream low-fat cream is a lighter alternative
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Costa Rican Miel de Coco sweetened shredded coconut can be used as substitute
  • 1 large egg beaten, for brushing on top

Equipment

  • Tortilla Press
  • Baking Sheets

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sweet Coconut Empanadas
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of white flour with 2 sticks of margarine until sandy texture. Create a well, pour in 6 ounces of whipping cream and mix until cookie dough consistency.
  2. Divide the dough into 30 equal-sized balls. Line tortilla press with plastic inserts and press each ball into a 4-inch circle.
  3. On one hemisphere of the empanada circle, scoop about 3 teaspoons of miel de coco and fold to tuck the filling inside.
  4. Seal the empanadas by pressing edges together, using a fork to crimp decoratively.
  5. Arrange empanadas on two floured baking sheets and brush the tops with beaten egg.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1empanadaCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Empanadas can be frozen uncooked and baked directly from the freezer. Avoid overfilling to prevent bursting.

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