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Delectable Fig & Cheese Empanadas

August 29, 2020 by Tiffany Leave a Comment

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This post is sponsored by the Family Celebrations promotion at Publix. The opinions and text are all mine.

These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers.

These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers

Delectable Fig & Cheese Empanadas

When we’re thinking about fancy appetizers, empanadas never seem to come to mind. They’re more perceived as “portable food,” but in reality, they are super versatile. 

I can make them for breakfast, snacks, appetizers, dinner, and even dessert! The only variation is their filling and their size. In this case, they are filled with toasted almonds, fig jam, and lovely Rizo Bros California Creamery Cotija cheese. 

 

These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers

If you love the combination of sweet and salty, then these empanadas are for you. The fact that they are encased in a lovely dough takes these flavors to another level.

These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers

In the oven, they brown up nicely and evenly. You can make them in advance, freeze, and then bake them when needed. Obviously, you can customize them to your liking by adding more cheese, less jam, omitting the almonds, etc.

These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers

Now let’s talk about the crimping. 

This is where you can do whatever design you’d like. If you’re not a fan of playing with dough, use a fork around the edges just to seal the empanada together.

These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers

We did a very simple design of just folding the joined ends towards the front. 

Then we brushed beaten egg all over the empanada and sprinkled yummy sesame seeds on top. 

 

These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers

Super easy and fun to make! My girls love the entire process. It’s one of those dishes where they offer their help from beginning to end. 

These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers

All the ingredients needed to make this recipe can be found at your local Publix and better yet, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, head on over HERE to check out the Family Celebrations promotion at Publix valid from 8/29/20 – 9/26/20, where you can save more than $44 on some of your favorite items! Or, you can head over to the store to pick up the coupon flyer in the sales kiosk at the front of the store OR ask customer service for a copy.

These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers

 

These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers 

I LOVE Wesson Corn oil to make pastry since it has such a neutral taste. The 48 oz. size is $1 off during the Family Celebrations promotion.

Rizo Bros California Creamery Cotija cheese gives the perfect saltiness to contrast the fig jam. 

Don’t forget to follow Rizo Bros California Creamery on Instagram and Pinterest for more delicious recipes. 

I hope you can try these Delectable Fig & Cheese Empanadas at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet.

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These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers
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Fig & Cheese Empanadas
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Resting Time
10 mins
 

These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Latin
Keyword: empanadas, baked empanadas, easy dinners
Servings: 24 empanadas
Calories: 281 kcal
Author: Tiffany bendayan
Ingredients
For empanada Dough
  • 4 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Water
  • 3/4 cup Wesson Corn Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
For Filling
  • 16 oz Rizo Bros California Creamery Cotija Cheese crumbled
  • 17 oz Fig Spread
  • 1 cup Slivered Almonds toasted
Topping
  • 1 Egg slightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup Sesame Seeds
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
For empanada Dough
  1. Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees F.

  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

  3. In a mixer, add the flour and salt. Mix to combine

  4. Add water and mix until a dough is formed

  5. Pour in oil and mix until combined

  6. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes

  7. Place the dough on a flat surface and roll thinly

  8. Cut out circles with a 4" diameter cutter

  9. Fill with 2 teaspoons of fig jam, 2teaspoons Rizo Bros California Creamery Cotija Cheese and slivered almonds

  10. With your fingers, spread a little water on the edges of the dough. This will help the 2 halves seal together

  11. Fold your dough in half and crimp the edges

  12. Brush the surface with the egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top

  13. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until tops are golden

  14. Remove from oven and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Fig & Cheese Empanadas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 415mg18%
Potassium 91mg3%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 90IU2%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 128mg13%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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