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Here is a light version of the empanadas that you are looking for. enjoy! the wrappers are not traditional, but much lighter than the pastry. but, you can certainly make a pastry dough and use this filling with it. that will accomplish the same thing. a pie crust pastry will do.Guava and Cheese Empanadas
36 (3") wonton wrappers or round Chinese ravioli wrappers 1 egg white, lightly beaten 4 ounces guava paste, cut into 36 small pieces 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, cut into 36 small pieces Preheat the oven to 400F. Coat a nonstick baking sheet with nonstick spray.
Arrange a few wonton wrappers on a work surface. Lightly brush the edge of each wrapper with egg white. (The egg white helps make a tight seal.) Place 1 piece of guava paste and 1 piece of cream cheese in the center and fold the wrapper in half to make a triangular pastry, or a half moon-shaped pastry if using round wrappers. Crimp the edges with a fork. Place the finished empanadas on the prepared baking sheet while you make the rest.
Coat the tops of the empanadas with nonstick spray. Bake, turning occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.
Makes 8 servings (36 pieces)
Source: steve raichlen's healthy latin cooking.
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