Sweet Cream Empanadas - Empanadas de Leche

Serves: 24 Save

Ingredients (19)

  • 1 1/2 cups very fine cornmeal (corn flour)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 sticks of butter (8 ounces)
  • 3 eggs
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon annatto powder (or substitute red food coloring)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup whole milk (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
  • Optional: 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting; more or less as needed)

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at The Spruce Eats