🥧 HOMEMADE EMPANADAS AND TARTS WITH TWO DELICIOUS FILLINGS

HOMEMADE EMPANADAS AND TARTS WITH TWO DELICIOUS FILLINGS

🌼 FILLING 1: Pineapple Jam

Ingredients:

• 1 piece of pineapple, diced into small cubes
• 1 piece of pineapple, blended in a blender (without water)
• Juice of 2 lemons (adjust to taste)
• 1 1/2 cups of sugar
• 3 tablespoons of cornstarch

Preparation:

1. In a saucepan, place the diced and blended pineapple.
2. Cook over high heat for a few minutes.
3. Add the lemon juice and sugar.
4. Dissolve the cornstarch in a little water and add it to thicken.
5. Cook until it reaches a jam-like consistency. Let it cool.

🍮 FILLING 2: Walnut Pastry Cream

Ingredients:

• 100 ml water
• 1 small piece of cinnamon stick
• 2 cups milk (divided)
• 1 packet of walnut-flavored cornstarch
• Sugar to taste

Preparation:

1. Boil the water with the cinnamon stick. Remove the cinnamon stick.
2. Add 1 cup of milk.
3. In another cup of milk, dissolve the packet of walnut-flavored cornstarch.
4. Add this mixture to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly.
5. Add sugar to taste until thickened (if it’s too runny, add a little more cornstarch).
   It should have the texture of creamy whipped cream.

🥟 DOUGH BASE

Ingredients:

• 1 kg all-purpose wheat flour
• 250 g vegetable shortening
• 1 can of Coca-Cola
• (Optional) Sugar if you prefer a sweeter dough

Preparation:

1. Mix the flour with the shortening until you have a sandy texture.
2. Gradually add the Coca-Cola until you achieve a smooth, oily dough that doesn’t stick to your fingers.
3. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before using.

💛 ASSEMBLY

For Empanadas:

1. Form small balls and flatten them with a tortilla press.
2. Place a spoonful of filling in the center.
3. Fold in half and seal the edge by gently pressing.
4. Crimp the edges with a fork.

For Tarts:

1. Use small aluminum molds.
2. Cover the base with a circle of dough.
3. Fill with 1 1/2 tablespoons of jam or cream.
4. Cut strips of dough and arrange them in a lattice pattern on top.

Brushing and Baking:

• Beat 1 egg and brush it over all the pastries before baking.
• Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Optional: Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon after baking.

✨ Result: Golden brown, crispy, with irresistible fillings and an aroma that fills the house.

Perfect for selling, giving as gifts, or enjoying with coffee. ☕💛