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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