Desserts & Breads

Easy Baked Abuelita and Banana Empanadas

Level

Easy

Prep:

20 min

Cook

30 min

Servings

12 empanadas

Easy Baked Abuelita and Banana Empanadas are perfect for family or entertaining and add a festive flair to any event. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar and serve with whipped cream.

Key Ingredients

Tablets & Bars

Mexican Hot Chocolate - 6 Tablets

6 Tabs

Ingredients

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12 (one 11.6-ounce package) frozen store-bought empanada dough discs, defrosted
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3 tablets (90 grams each) NESTLÉ ABUELITA Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Drink, broken into pieces
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3 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
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3 small ripe bananas, chopped
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 1/2 cups sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease large baking sheets.

Step 2

Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl; reserve.

Step 3

Heat Abuelita chocolate and cream in small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is completely melted and smooth; remove from heat. Beat cream cheese and melted Abuelita chocolate until mixed well. Fold in chopped bananas.

Step 4

Place 2 heaping tablespoons Abuelita mixture in center of each pastry disc. Wet edges with water; fold in half and crimp edges with fork. Place empanadas on prepared baking sheets; brush lightly with oil and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Step 5

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Serve warm with whipped cream.

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