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Tomato and Mozzarella Empanadas

Caprese Empanadas (Tomato and Mozzarella Pies)

Keesha
These Empanadas feature a flaky, tender crust and a hearty, warm, cheesy filling of tomatoes and mozzarella cheese! These Empanadas are delicious and flavorful and will be a crowd pleaser at your next dinner party.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Latin American, Phillipines, Spanish
Servings 8
Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 2 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 6 tbsp Cold Butter (approx. 90g)
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 cup Water or Milk (I used water)

For the Filling

  • 1/2 pint Cherry Tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 4 tbsp chopped Basil
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Egg Yolk

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat your oven to 350ºF.
  • Place the sliced cherry tomatoes onto a platter and season them with salt and pepper. Add the 2 tablespoons of chopped Basil and set the tomatoes aside.
  • For the dough, place the all-purpose flour and salt into a food processor bowl and blitz it to combine.
  • Add the butter and process it until the butter resembles fine bread crumbs.
  • Add the egg and water or milk and mix until a dough forms.
  • Knead the Empanada dough lightly, then divide into four equal portions.
  • Roll out each portion of Empanada dough until it is 1/2-inch in thickness, then cut 2 rounds out of it.
  • Add a slice of Mozzarella to the center of each empanada round, then add a tablespoon of tomato basil mixture to the empanada dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the center of the dough.
  • Dab the edges of the Empanada dough with water, fold one-half of the dough over the filling, press to seal it, then press the edges of the dough with a fork to seal it. 
  • Arrange the Empanadas onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet, and if possible let them rest in the fridge for about 20-30 minutes for a better result.
  • When you're ready to bake your Empanadas, whisk the egg yolk in a bowl and brush the Empanadas.
  • Bake the Empanadas for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 422mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 575IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
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