Pear & Gorgonzola Empanadas with Honey Walnuts

Savory and sweet empanadas filled with juicy pears, creamy gorgonzola, and crunchy honey walnuts. A perfect snack or appetizer.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

465 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.56/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1package (14.1 oz)Empanada Dough(Refrigerated empanada dough discs)

£3.50

2Pears(Ripe but firm, such as Bosc or Anjou, peeled, cored, and diced)

£0.80

4ozGorgonzola Cheese(Crumbled)

£2.50

0.5cupWalnuts(Chopped)

£1.75

2tbspHoney

£0.25

1tbspButter

£0.15

1Egg(Beaten, for egg wash)

£0.30

0.3tspCinnamon

£0.05

0.1tspNutmeg

£0.05

Total Cost

£9.35

£1.56 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
Prepare the Honey Walnuts: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the walnuts and honey. Cook, stirring constantly, until the walnuts are lightly toasted and coated in honey (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
3.
Prepare the Pear Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the diced pears, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently fold in the honey walnuts.
4.
Assemble the Empanadas: On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out each empanada dough disc slightly. Place a spoonful of the pear and gorgonzola filling in the center of each disc.
5.
Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal tightly. Ensure there are no gaps to prevent filling leakage.
6.
Brush the empanadas with the beaten egg wash. This will give them a golden brown color.
7.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8.
Let the empanadas cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (120g)

465 kcal / 1945 kJ

Carbs

46g

18% of RDA

Fat

26g

37% of RDA

Protein

12g

24% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

20 g

22% of RDA

Sodium

350 mg

15% of RDA

Saturated Fat

11 g

55% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use a high-quality gorgonzola cheese with a pronounced blue cheese taste.

If the pears are very juicy, you can lightly sauté them in a pan with a little butter before adding them to the filling to reduce moisture.

Feel free to adjust the amount of honey walnuts to your liking.

You can prepare the empanadas ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Sheet

Small Saucepan

Mixing Bowls

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