
Uruguayan · Dessert
Chocolate empanadas
Ingredients
- Condensed Milk1 lb
- All purpose flour8¾ oz
- Unsweetened Cocoa1 oz
- SaltPinch
- Butter4½ oz
- Egg1
- Milk3 tablespoons
- Butter1 oz
- Sugar1 oz
- Cinnamon1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
For the filling place the can in a large pot and cover completely with water.
- 2
Boil for two and a half hours, occassionally adding water.
- 3
Let cool before opening.
- 4
For further tips, please check here.
- 5
For the dough combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- 6
Add the cold butter in small pieces and rub into crumbs with your fingers Add the egg and work into a dough.
- 7
You may have to add milk, a tablespoon at a time if it still is to dry.
- 8
Wrap and chill for at least half an hour or overnight.
- 9
Line a baking sheeet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- 10
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, it should be thin.
- 11
Cut out circles of 12cm either with a cookie cutter or with a smaller plate/dish.
- 12
Put two to three teaspoons of the dulce de leche in the middle of each circle.
- 13
Brush the edges with milk, I do this with my pinkie.
- 14
Fold each circle in half so that you have a half moon and press down the edges with a fork.
- 15
You can also turn the edges about half a centimeter inwards every centimeter or so to create a pattern.
- 16
Place the prepared empanadas on the baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
- 17
Bake for about 20-25min.
- 18
Towards the end of the baking time, melt the remaining butter and mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- 19
Once you take the empanadas out, immediately brush with the butter and sprinkle with the sugar mix.
- 20
Empanadas can be enjoyed either still warm or cold.
- 21
If eating warm, be careful not to burn yourself with hot filling!
Nutrition
Nutrition info for this recipe is coming soon.






