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Creamy Pineapple & Coconut Empanadas

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Author Vianney Rodriguez

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup finely chopped pineapple
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup hot water
  • 12 one 11.6-ounce package frozen store-bought empanada dough discs, defrosted
  • 1 large egg beaten

Instructions

  1. COMBINE sweetened condensed milk and yogurt in a medium saucepan; heat over low heat. Add shredded coconut and pineapple.
  2. COMBINE cornstarch and water in small bowl; stir to dissolve. Gradually stir cornstarch mixture into the condensed milk mixture; stir frequently until combined. Increase heat to high; bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture has thickened (it will continue to thicken as it cools). Set aside to cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. PREHEAT oven to 450° F. Grease large baking sheets.
  4. PLACE 1 1/2 heaping tablespoons of pineapple/coconut mixture in center of each empanada disc. Brush edges with egg; fold in half and crimp edges with fork to seal. Place empanadas on prepared baking sheets; brush with egg.
  5. BAKE for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

Recipe and Photo from Nestle El Mejor Nido