Everyday Recipes

Chocolate Banana Empanadas

Level

Easy

Prep

20 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Servings

12 empanadas

Chocolate and bananas are a wonderful combination. And when they are inside a warm empanada they are even better. These are very simple to make and your family will be thrilled with how they taste.

Key Ingredients

Condensed Milk

Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz Can

14 oz. Can

Ingredients

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12 teaspoons NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Sweetened Condensed Milk
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12 (one 11.6-ounce package) frozen store-bought empanada dough discs, defrosted
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1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Morsels
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2 bananas, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moon slices
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1 large egg, beaten
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Powdered sugar (optional)

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.

Step 2

Pour 1 teaspoon of sweetened condensed milk in a line in center of each empanada disc. Add 8 morsels (about 1 teaspoon) on top of milk. Add 6 pieces of banana on either side of morsels. Carefully fold in half and crimp edges with fingers to seal. Place empanadas on prepared baking sheet; brush with beaten egg.