Fig & Cheese Empanadas
These delicious Fig & Cheese Empanadas are baked to perfection with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Perfect to serve as fancy appetizers
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
Instructions
For empanada Dough
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Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
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In a mixer, add the flour and salt. Mix to combine
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Add water and mix until a dough is formed
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Pour in oil and mix until combined
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Let the dough rest for 10 minutes
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Place the dough on a flat surface and roll thinly
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Cut out circles with a 4" diameter cutter
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Fill with 2 teaspoons of fig jam, 2teaspoons Rizo Bros California Creamery Cotija Cheese and slivered almonds
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With your fingers, spread a little water on the edges of the dough. This will help the 2 halves seal together
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Fold your dough in half and crimp the edges
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Brush the surface with the egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or until tops are golden
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Remove from oven and enjoy!