| 1 package (11- or 9-ounces) pie crust mix 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar 1 large egg yolk, slightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water |
Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare pie crust mix following package directions. Divide into 8 equal balls. Roll out each ball between sheets of lightly floured wax paper to make a 5-inch round. Place pie-crust rounds on clean work surface. In a small bowl, stir together walnuts, cream cheese, and brown sugar. Divide mixture among pie-crust rounds; divide blueberries on top. Brush edge rounds with egg; fold over one edge to meet the other and crimp around edge with a fork to seal. Brush a bit of egg on top of pastry to glaze; cut a 1-inch slit in the top with a knife. Place empanadas on a greased cookie sheet and bake 12 to 15 minutes or until pastry starts to brown. Let cool slightly.
YIELD: 8 portions