Name: Easy Caramel Apple Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boxes refrigerated pie crust 14.1 ounce each; 1 can apple pie filling 20 ounce; 1 package cream cheese, softened 8 ounce; ⅔ cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg separated; 2 ½ cups powdered sugar; ¼ cup caramel ice cream topping; 2 tablespoons milk

Description

These Easy Caramel Apple Empanadas are filled with creamy cheesecake and sweet apple filling, baked to golden perfection, making for a delightful homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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2 boxes refrigerated pie crust 14.1 ounce each
1 can apple pie filling 20 ounce
1 package cream cheese, softened 8 ounce
⅔ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg separated
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
¼ cup caramel ice cream topping
2 tablespoons milk

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and allow pie crusts to come to room temperature.
Separate the large egg, keeping the egg white and yolk. Whisk each one separately and set aside.
Transfer the apple pie filling to a bowl and chop the apple slices into small pieces.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
Roll out the pie crusts and cut 4-inch circles using a biscuit cutter. Re-roll scraps to make more circles.
Place half a scoop of apple pie filling and half a scoop of cheesecake filling into the center of each circle. Brush edges with egg white.
Fold the empanadas in half, sealing the edges by pinching or using a fork. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Prick each empanada with a fork and brush the tops with the whisked egg yolk.
Bake the empanadas for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, caramel topping, and milk to desired consistency.
Dip the cooled empanadas into the caramel glaze and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet to set.

Notes

For extra flavor, feel free to add cinnamon to the apple filling.
Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 empanada
Calories: 210
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg