Mini Pumpkin Pie Empanadas

Empanadas are a traditional pastry in many Latin American countries and can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Mini Pumpkin Pie Empanadas

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cloves
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 unit Egg
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 1 package Pie crust

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
3. Roll out the pie crust and cut out circles using a round cookie cutter.
4. Place a spoonful of the pumpkin mixture in the center of each circle.
5. Fold the circle in half and seal the edges with a fork.
6. Transfer the empanadas to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to make an egg wash.
8. Brush the empanadas with the egg wash.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 10g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.