Chocolate Hazelnut Empanadas (Dessert)

Sweet and flaky empanadas filled with rich chocolate hazelnut spread, perfect for a delightful dessert.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

365 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.83/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1box (2 crusts)Refrigerated Pie Crust(or homemade empanada dough)

£3.00

0.5cupChocolate Hazelnut Spread(Nutella or similar)

£1.50

1largeEgg(for egg wash)

£0.30

1tablespoonWater(for egg wash)

2tablespoonsPowdered Sugar(for dusting)

£0.20

Total Cost

£5.00

£0.83 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
Unroll the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Use a round cookie cutter (approximately 4-inch diameter) or a knife to cut out circles. You should be able to get about 6 circles per crust.
3.
Place a teaspoon of chocolate hazelnut spread in the center of each circle.
4.
Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape, enclosing the filling. Press the edges together firmly with a fork to seal.
5.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash.
6.
Brush the tops of the empanadas with the egg wash.
7.
Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet.
8.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
9.
Let the empanadas cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
10.
Once cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (75g)

365 kcal / 1527 kJ

Carbs

38g

15% of RDA

Fat

22g

31% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

21 g

23% of RDA

Sodium

190 mg

8% of RDA

Saturated Fat

7 g

35% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, add a sprinkle of chopped hazelnuts to the chocolate hazelnut spread before sealing the empanadas.

If you don't have pie crust, you can use empanada dough or puff pastry.

Make sure to seal the edges of the empanadas tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.

To prevent sticking, you can also lightly flour the baking sheet.

Empanadas are best served warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Sheet

Rolling Pin

Fork

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