Empanadas Decamote Conpina (Dessert Turnovers)
Yield
8 servingsPrep
10 minCook
10 minReady
140 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastry | |||
| 1 | package |
cream cheese
|
|
| ¼ | pound |
margarine
|
|
| 1 | cup |
all-purpose flour
sifted |
|
| Filling | |||
| ½ | cup |
sweet potatoes, or yams
cooked, mashed |
|
| ¼ | cup |
pineapple, canned, crushed
drained |
* |
| ¼ | cup |
sugar
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
coconut, shredded (desiccated)
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastry | |||
| 1 | package |
cream cheese
|
|
| 113.4 | g |
margarine
|
|
| 237 | ml |
all-purpose flour
sifted |
|
| Filling | |||
| 118 | ml |
sweet potatoes, or yams
cooked, mashed |
|
| 59 | ml |
pineapple, canned, crushed
drained |
* |
| 59 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 59 | ml |
coconut, shredded (desiccated)
|
*
|
Directions
Mix pastry ingredients until mixture holds together, chill.
Cut into 3 inch circles.
Mix filling together.
Place heaping teaspoonfuls on each pastry circle; fold over and press edges together.
Bake at 375℉ (190℃) F until golden brown.
