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Desserts

Honey Nut and Fruit Empanadas

Honey Nut and Fruit Empanadas recipe
photo by:kraft
These were wonderful! I sweetened the cream cheese a little by adding a drop of vanilla and some splenda, also I used 1/3 less fat cream cheese to save a few calories and f...read more
posted by
tinkerose
on 11/9/2009
time
prep:
20 min
total:
45 min
servings
total:
18 servings, 1 empanada each
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What You Need

1/2
cup   chopped dried mixed fruit
1/3
cup   chopped PLANTERS Pecans
2
Tbsp.  honey
 Pastryfor 1-layer 9-inch pie
2
oz.   (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1
 egg, lightly beaten

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

COMBINE fruit, pecans and honey in small saucepan. Cook on medium-low heat 3 min. Remove from heat; set aside.

ROLL out pastry on a lightly floured surface area to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut pastry into 18 circles using 3-inch cookie cutter, rerolling pastry scraps as necessary. Spoon 1-1/2 tsp. of the fruit mixture and 1/2 tsp. of the cream cheese onto center of each pastry circle. Brush circle edges with egg; fold in half and press edges together with fork to seal. Cut small slit in top of each with sharp knife. Place on foil-covered baking sheet; brush with any remaining egg.

BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until golden brown. Serve warm or cooled.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute
Substitute raisins for the mixed dried fruit.
Make Ahead
Assemble empanadas as directed. Place in an airtight container or resealable plastic freezer-weight bag and freeze up to 3 months. When ready to serve, bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 min. or until golden brown. (No need to thaw before baking.)
Substitute
Substitute PLANTERS Slivered Almonds for the pecans.
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