Dulce de Leche & Apple Empanadas
Everyday Recipes

Dulce de Leche & Apple Empanadas

Official LA LECHERA®
Dulce de Leche & Apple Empanadas
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
15 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
15 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
10 servings

Apple and caramel flavors fill these empanadas. Quick and easy to make and extra delicious when served warm.

Dulce de Leche & Apple Empanadas from Official LA LECHERA® offer a delightful fusion of fruity sweetness and creamy, caramel notes. These warm pastries are perfect for dessert or an afternoon snack. Rich NESTLÉ LA LECHERA® Dulce de Leche blends seamlessly with the apple filling, creating a satisfying burst of flavor in every bite. This dulce de leche empanada is an easy recipe that anyone can whip up, making it a great choice for cooks of all skill levels.

The dulce de leche empanada recipe introduces you to the world of Latin American pastries, specifically the beloved dulce de leche empanada. These dulce de leche empanadas are an excellent way to celebrate Hispanic holidays or any special occasion. Simple yet delightful, this empanada recipe from Official LA LECHERA® is a sweet treat that’s hard to resist, proving that deliciousness can indeed come from simple and easy ingredients.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients

A can of Dulce de Leche featuring the La Lechera logo and a square slice of flan drizzled with caramel.

Dulce de Leche 13.4 oz Can

(13.4 oz. Can)
  • ●
  • ●
  • ●
  • ●
  • ●
  • ●
  • ●
  • ●
  • ●

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450° F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine water and juice from lemon in medium, microwave-safe bowl. Add apples to water mixture; stir to coat. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in dulce de leche until melted. Stir in flour and cinnamon.

Step 4

Place empanada discs on prepared baking sheet. Place a rounded tablespoon of apple mixture on each disc. Fold in half, sealing edges with fingers or tines of a fork.

Step 5

Brush with egg. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.

Step 6

Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.

Cook’s Tip:

Ready-made refrigerated pastry sheets can be used in place of empanada discs. Simply use an inverted bowl that measures 5 inches in diameter to cut out circles.

Ingredients

Why People Are Loving It

More Sweet & Creamy Eats

Easy Sweetened Condensed Milk Fudge

Easy Sweetened Condensed Milk Fudge
Prep: 5 min, 
Cook: 1 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Traditional Flan

Traditional Flan
Prep: 20 min, 
Cook: 56 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Photo: three lemon-zest frosted cupcakes on white cake stand, pastel liners in background

Frozen Lemonade Cupcakes
Prep: 20 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Photo: stack of pancakes topped with caramelized banana slices and caramel drizzle

Pancakes
Prep: 5 min, 
Cook: 15 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Coconut Orange Macaroons

Coconut Orange Macaroons
Prep: 30 min, 
Cook: 12 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Photograph of three creamy panna cottas garnished with lime zest, peach slices and raspberries

Mango Gelatin
Prep: 10 min, 
Cook: 1 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Photograph of four peanut-coated dessert balls in a pale green bowl on green backdrop.

La Lechera Peanut Truffles
Prep: 30 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Photo of small fruit-studded loaves in ribboned metal cups with powdered sugar and pine sprigs.

Chilean Christmas Dulce de Leche Bread
Prep: 20 min, 
Cook: 35 min
Intermediate
SAVED
SAVE
SEE ALL RECIPES