Chocolate-Banana Empanadas

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 14
Chocolate-Banana Empanadas that will satisfy your dessert cravings
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 large ripe bananas
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 ounces semisweet chocolate , broken in chunks
confectioners ' sugar , for dusting
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup masa harina
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter , melted and cooled
1 large egg , beaten with 1 tablespoon water , for egg wash
butter , for greasing the pans

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
275
Sugar
15g
Fat
11g
Chocolate-Banana Empanadas are a sweet, flaky pastry that are a popular dessert in Latin American cuisine. Made with ripe bananas, semisweet chocolate, and cinnamon, these empanadas are a delicious treat that can be enjoyed anytime of the day. The dough is made from a combination of all-purpose flour and masa harina, which gives it a unique texture and flavor. These empanadas are perfect for a party or potluck, or as a sweet snack to satisfy your dessert cravings.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375F.
2.Peel and mash the bananas in a large bowl.
3.In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon, then add this mixture to the mashed bananas and stir well.
4.Add the chocolate chunks and stir well.
5.In another bowl, mix together the flour, masa harina, baking powder, and salt.
6.Add the melted butter and mix well to form a dough.
7.Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece out into a 5-inch circle.
8.Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the banana mixture onto each circle, then fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape.
9.Press the edges together with a fork to seal.
10.Brush the empanadas with the egg wash and place on a buttered baking sheet.
11.Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
12.Serve dusted with confectioners' sugar.

PROS

These empanadas are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

They are easy to transport and can be enjoyed on-the-go.

CONS

These empanadas are high in calories and sugar, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They can be messy to eat, so be sure to have plenty of napkins on hand.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although these empanadas are not particularly healthy, they do contain bananas which are a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.
Dark chocolate is also rich in antioxidants, which can provide health benefits when consumed in moderation.

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