RECIPES
Mini Creamy Strawberry Empanadas
by Livestrong_Recipes | Feb 18, 2019
- PREP
- 10 m
- COOK
- 20 m
- TOTAL
- 30 m
There are plenty of reasons to add strawberries to your diet. For example, did you know that one cup of strawberries provides more vitamin C than an orange? What?s more, strawberries can help lower cholesterol and they are naturally low in sugar.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 10
- 1 cup Fat-free Milk
- 1 tsp Orange Zest
- 1/4 piece Cinnamon
- 17 g Large Egg Yolk
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 3/4 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Strawberries, Whole
- 1 large Egg White
- 1 Pillsbury Pie Crusts
DIRECTIONS
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a medium saucepan, bring milk, orange zest and cinnamon stick to a slow simmer over medium heat, watching the milk carefully so it doesn't scorch or boil over. Simmer for 10 minutes; remove cinnamon stick and zest and reduce the heat down to low.
3
In a small bowl, mix together the egg yolk, sugar, cornstarch and vanilla in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of hot milk into the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
4
Repeat with another tablespoon milk. Add the egg mixture to the milk and whisk over low heat constantly until the mixture begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. It should be the consistency of creamy pudding.
5
Allow mixture to cool to room temperature for 30 minutes before using. Once cool add the strawberries.
6
Roll each crust unto a flat surface.
7
Fill each circle with about 1 tablespoon of cooled filling. Carefully fold the dough in half, taking care to keep the filling inside the pocket. Press the edges shut and then seal using the tines of a fork. Brush with egg white mixture.
8
On a medium size cookie sheet, place the sealed empanadas and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
9
Serve warm or at room temperature.
