Dulce de Leche Empanadas with Sea Salt (Dessert)

Simple and delicious dessert empanadas filled with creamy dulce de leche, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt for a perfect sweet and salty balance.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

355 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.93/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1box (2 crusts)Refrigerated Pie Crusts(Or make your own pie dough)

£3.50

0.5cupDulce de Leche(Store-bought or homemade)

£1.75

1Egg(For egg wash)

£0.30

1tablespoonWater(For egg wash)

0.3teaspoonSea Salt(Flaky sea salt recommended)

£0.05

Total Cost

£5.60

£0.93 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
Unroll the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface.
3.
Using a 3-4 inch round cutter or a knife, cut out circles from the pie crusts. Re-roll scraps to make more circles until you use all the dough.
4.
Place about 1 teaspoon of dulce de leche in the center of each circle.
5.
Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
6.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash.
7.
Brush the empanadas with the egg wash.
8.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
9.
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
10.
Sprinkle the empanadas with sea salt while they are still warm.
11.
Serve warm and enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (75g)

355 kcal / 1485 kJ

Carbs

41g

16% of RDA

Fat

20g

29% of RDA

Protein

8% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

19 g

21% of RDA

Sodium

240 mg

10% of RDA

Saturated Fat

9 g

45% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use homemade dulce de leche.

If you don't have pie crust, puff pastry can be used as a substitute. Baking time may vary slightly.

You can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dulce de leche for extra flavor.

Store leftover empanadas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Sheet

Small Bowl

Fork

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