Living Sweet Moments

Delicious and easy recipes from scratch

  • About
    • About Me
    • Honors And Mentions
  • Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Breakfast/Brunch
    • Snacks
    • Beverages
    • Appetizers
    • Breads
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
    • Entrees
      • Meats
      • Pasta
      • Poultry
      • Seafood
      • Vegetarian
      • Stuffed Eggplant Recipes
    • Desserts
      • Brownies/Bars
      • Fudge
      • Mousses
      • Best Cake Recipes
      • Cookies
      • Cupcakes
      • Frozen
      • Donuts/Quick Breads
    • Spreads
    • Venezuelan Recipes
    • Jewish
    • Holidays
      • Valentine’s Day
      • Halloween
      • Christmas
  • Recipe Index
  • Daily Living
    • Parenting
    • Household Tips
    • Money Saving Tips
    • DIY Projects
    • Random Thoughts
  • Entertainment
    • Movie Reviews
    • Celebrities I’ve Interviewed
    • Entertainment News
  • Travel
  • Contact Me
You are here: Home / Recipes / Delectable Fig & Cheese Empanadas

Delectable Fig & Cheese Empanadas

August 29, 2020 by Tiffany Leave a Comment

Yum
Tweet
Share
Pin77
Email
Share
Reddit
Buffer
77 Shares
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

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.

5 from 2 votes
These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers
Print
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.
Yum
Tweet
Share
Pin77
Email
Share
Reddit
Buffer
77 Shares

Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipes

« Best Chocolate Fondant Cake
Easiest Baked Alaska »

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link.

Get More Updates!

Sign up to get exclusive updates & tips!

Privacy Policy

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Follow Me:

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Search This Blog

Categories

Popular Recipes

The only dessert you need! These delicious Cranberry Orange Brownies are swirled and baked with fudge batter and then topped with chocolate icing.

Fudgy Cranberry Orange Brownies

This delicious broiled salmon recipe is served with a homemade tahini sauce and green beans. The perfect quick weeknight meal that is both healthy & tasty

Broiled Salmon With Tahini Sauce

Magic Strawberry Jell-O Cake - Only 5 ingredients. this easy no bake summer cake magically creates 3 layers of flavors that your family will love. Super yum

Magic Strawberry Jello Cake

Jalapeño Brisket Recipe

These delicious and tangy Strawberry Rhubarb Tarts are super easy to make and are the perfect mini desserts for any party. Top them with powdered sugar.

Cute Mini Strawberry Rhubarb Tarts

More yummy Recipes..

LSM Cooking Channel

Newsletter

Subscribe for email updates!

Privacy Policy
  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
my foodgawker gallery
Living Sweet Moments

Welcome!

Hello! I am Tiffany, the blogger, cook and photographer of Living Sweet Moments.
I a married and have 2 little girls. We currently live in Miami, Fl
I spend my days cooking and baking delicious recipes that you will surely love. So sit back and enjoy! Read More…

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

More From the Blog

When you pour hot milk over these hot chocolate bombs, they melt and magically release the coffee, marshmallows, and cocoa hiding inside.
These delicious baked sunchoke chips are crunchy, healthy, and super easy to make! They are perfect as a snack on the go or as a side-dish
Warm and filling, this easy to make Lemon Parmesan Quinoa Salad is perfect as a side or add a protein for a quick and easy dinner idea.
A delicious an easy appetizer! These Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Crackers are garnished with fresh basil and balsamic vinegar reduction.
These delicious Smoked Salmon and Dill Canapes require only 5 ingredients and can be made in 10 minutes or less! Perfect for entertaining.
Treat yourself these Holidays with a fizzy Candy Cane Cosmopolitan mocktail that is delicious, easy to make, and great for the whole family
  • Home
  • Contact Me
  • About Me
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2021 · Foodie Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress