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Blueberry Walnut Empanadas
Linda Steele, Falmouth, Massaschusetts



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

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