Description
These Easy Caramel Apple Empanadas combine crispy pie crust with creamy filling, apple slices, and a delicious caramel glaze. Perfect for a simple treat at home, these empanadas bring together familiar flavors in an irresistible way that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boxes refrigerated pie crust 14.1 ounce each
- 1 can apple pie filling 20 ounce
- 1 package cream cheese, softened 8 ounce
- â…” cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg separated
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup caramel ice cream topping
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and bring the pie crusts to room temperature.
- Separate the egg white from the egg yolk into two small bowls and whisk each separately. Set aside.
- Chop the apple slices in the apple pie filling into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Roll out the pie crusts and cut into 4-inch circles using a biscuit cutter, re-rolling scraps as needed.
- Place half a scoop of apple pie filling and half a scoop of cheesecake filling in the center of each circle, brushing the edges with whisked egg white.
- Fold the crust over to create empanadas and seal the edges by pinching or using a fork. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Prick each empanada with a fork and brush the tops with whisked egg yolk before baking.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
- Make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, caramel topping, and milk to desired consistency. For a thicker glaze, use less milk.
- Dip cooled empanadas in the caramel glaze and let set on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Notes
Ensure the pie crusts are at room temperature for easier handling.
For best results, use a biscuit cutter to ensure even rounds of dough.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg