Follow these steps for perfect results
plantain
sliced
sweetened condensed milk
all-purpose flour
divided
ice water
cider vinegar
powdered sugar
salt
vegetable shortening
cooking spray
2% reduced-fat milk
divided
granulated sugar
semisweet chocolate minichips
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
To prepare the filling, cook plantain in boiling water for 10 minutes, or until tender.
Drain the plantain.
Combine the cooked plantain and condensed milk in a bowl.
Mash with a potato masher until well combined.
Set the plantain filling aside.
To prepare the dough, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
Combine 1/2 cup flour, ice water, and vinegar, stirring with a whisk until well blended to form a slurry.
Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add slurry, tossing with a fork until moist.
Gently press dough into a 4-inch circle on 2 lengths of heavy-duty plastic wrap; cover with additional overlapping plastic wrap.
Roll dough, still covered, into an 18 x 12-inch rectangle.
Freeze for 10 minutes, or until wrap can be easily removed.
Remove wrap; place dough on a lightly floured surface.
Cut dough into 24 circles using a 3-inch round cutter.
Place circles on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Lightly moisten edges of dough with water.
Spoon 2 teaspoons of plantain mixture into each circle.
Fold dough over filling; pinch edges together to seal.
Brush the tops of dough evenly with 1 tablespoon 2% milk.
Sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 17 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Combine the chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons 2% milk in a small bowl.
Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds; stir until smooth.
Drizzle melted chocolate over empanaditas.
Serve warm.
Expert advice for the best results
For a crispier crust, brush with egg wash instead of milk.
Add a pinch of cinnamon to the plantain filling for extra flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Dough can be made ahead and frozen.
Drizzle with chocolate and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Offer alongside a cup of hot chocolate.
Pairs well with the sweetness of the plantains.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Empanadas are a common pastry in many Latin American countries.
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