I’m using the term empanda loosely since I’m being a cheater and using frozen puff pastry but they are so stinking good and easy hopefully you won’t mind. We had something of this feel at a Purivian restaurant that closed down and ever since then I’ve been wanting to try to make my own.
These aren’t sweetened like a breakfast cream cheese pastry but they aren’t crazy salty either. I think of them as plain yummy. We had them with tomato soup for dinner earlier this week but I think they’d be really tasty as an afternoon snack. You can easily double the recipe for more.
Guava Empanada Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- whipped cream cheese (about 9 tsp)
- 1/4 C shredded cheese (we used a taco mix) I used 9 small pinches
- guava preserves or jelly (I used about 5 tsp)
How to Make Guava and Cheese Empanadas
- Cut the puff pastry into 9 squares
- Roll out each square with a rolling pin so they are slightly bigger.
- Put a pinch of shredded cheese, a tsp of cream cheese and half a tsp of guava jelly on each square.
- Fold over and press closed with the ends of a fork to seal.
- Bake at 400 F for until nicely browned (12-18 minutes)
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Hope you like it. We gobbled ours up fast so I’m glad I only used one sheet since 9 for the two of us was plenty.
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says
Those sound so delicious … and I love that you could really come up with any variation. I’m definitely trying this!
HammBone says
Yum! But how do I make these without the whole batch?
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idesign says
my cuban family would love these :) thanks for sharing!
Jackie
http://jaclyndesigns.blogspot.com/
Cherise Oleson says
The guava and cheese thing reminds me of Puerto Rico, which I love! I need to try these – thanks!
Emily says
wow! I’ve never made anything like this. It looks great! Come on over this week and link to my Tasty Tuesday party! http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/
UKZoe says
Not a combination I would have ever put together by myself, but sounds good.
Connie the crafterbug says
Wow! Yum!
Connie
aStarToSteerHerBy says
mmm looks delicious! thanks for the recipe!
Vanilla Bean Crafts says
Yummy!!! I’ll have to try these! I just dived into empanadas and did a goat cheese and chorizo empanada…they never made them to the table, everyone just ate them as I took them out of the oil! I’m guessing the same will happen with these!
Cedar says
They sound delicious! I’ll have to see if my husband will make them! Sweet to have the shots to illustrate the recipe!
Vivian says
YUMMMMMMM…as a native Colombian I cannot live without empanadas and anything with guava makes it even better!! Reminds me of the guava tree in my backyard I had growing up and how my grandma would pick out the fruit and make all kids of delicious treats for us. Thank you so much for sharing!!
ChantaleP says
Oh wow, these look so yummy! I definitely want to try these! I’ve never had empanadas but they sure do look tasty.
Susan says
Yummy! Great shots…
Jamie says
These look so yummy. Thank you so much for linking up to More The Merrier Monday. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next week.
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marissa says
HammBone, you can make a batch and then freeze then and reheat them individually!
VanillaBean, Holy Moly yours sounds SO good I’ve got to try those next
Vivian, a guava tree in your backyard, so cool!
and thanks for all the love
Kristine @ JandMs Eye Candy says
Thanks for linking up to “Help a Momma Out” So appreciated :) Love this easy recipe! Looks and sounds yummy!! We will def have to try it out!! Have a great rest of your week! Hope to see you back next Tuesday!
Kristine
http://www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com
simona says
oh my word, they look so good! i’m off to the fridge to make me some… no i can’t. it’s too late. too bad…
by the way, i read you’re an auntie and can’t help but say: me too! doesn’t it feel great to be one? :)
Fabric Bows and More says
Yum! Please stop by and join our link party: http://fabricbowsandmore.blogspot.com/
Jaime @ Stitch2buttercups says
Found you on Sew Much Ado’s link-up. These look so delicious! I am your newest stalker. :-) Here..and on FB. So glad I found you!
Chad and Mary Beth @ Nothing But Country says
holy heck this looks so good… i love cheese and guava too YUM
And love that you shared your creation with our readers this week too.
Thanks for linking up at Nothing But Country Creative Creations Tuesday. You rock!!
To Sew With Love says
wow! this looks heavenly delish1 i really have to try it one of these days! we will feature this yummy recipe on saturday and voting starts on the same day! xoxo
Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says
I love cheese “anything”! Bookmarking this recipe. It looks so good I can almost smell it:)
Elle Belles Bows says
Looks delicious!!
Your Etsy store is fabulous too!
Kerri
shopannies says
looks so very good yummy come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
Nicolette @ Momnivore's Dilemma says
Marissa-
These look divine. If only I could make a decent GF puff pastry…
:)
Thanks for stopping by and sharing this at Creative Juice.
Kimberly from "bugaboo" says
Holy cow, looks delicious!! I pinned it so I can make it! :)
Would love to have you link at my summer long link party!
“Life’s a Picnic!” party!
Mindie Hilton says
Would love to see you link up at my new party that will run through Sunday!
http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2011/06/party-mindie-style-link-up-1.html
{nifty thrifty things} says
Hmm.. This looks delicious!!
Thank you so much for linking this up to {nifty thrifty things} last week!
I hope to see you again tomorrow! ;)
xoxo,
Vanessa
Amanda-The Sweet Details says
Hey! Just wanted to invite you over to share one of your wonderful recipes at my link party- Savory Sundays!! Have a great week!!
joannski and photoshop says
Ohh so delicious, and very nice ideas!! Greetings