Catalana Kissed Ham and Turkey Empanadas
A fusion of Spanish and Mexican flavors, these empanadas feature ham and turkey, kissed by a sweet caramelized crema.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz Ham
- ●8 oz Turkey
- ●1 package Galician Kissed Pastry Dough
- ●1 cup Catalana Crema
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●to taste Turmeric
- ●to taste Garlic Powder
- ●to taste Cumin
- ●1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Roll out the Galician Kissed Pastry Dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 3
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 4
In a bowl, mix together the ham, turkey, crema, salt, black pepper, turmeric, garlic powder, and cumin.
- 5
Place a spoonful of the ham-turkey mixture onto the center of each dough circle.
- 6
Brush the edges of the dough with a little water and fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
- 7
Press the edges together to seal the empanada and use a fork to crimp the edges.
- 8
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 9
Brush the tops of the empanadas with a little crema and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- 10
Bake the empanadas in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 11
Serve warm and enjoy!