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Medium 3 hr 35 min~230 kcal 2/10
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Empanadas de Leche
Salvadoran sweet plantain pockets filled with cinnamon milk custard, fried, and dusted with cinnamon sugar.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 8~290 kcal🇸🇻 Salvadoran🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 25 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep35 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
Dış katman
- 4 Ripe plantains
Krema
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Milk
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Cornstarch
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Vanilla
General
- 0.6 cup(~120 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
Üzeri
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the plantains in their skins for 12 minutes, until tender.
12 min12:00 - 2
Peel them and mash with salt.
- 3
Whisk the milk, starch, half of the sugar, cinnamon stick, and vanilla in a pot.
- 4
Cook the cream for 7 minutes, until thickened.
7 min07:00 - 5
Take pieces of plantain puree, flatten in your palm, place milk cream in the center, and close.
- 6
Fry the empanadas in hot oil for 3 minutes, until colored.
3 min03:00 - 7
Mix the remaining sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle over the hot sweets.
💡 Tip: If the plantain puree sticks to your hands, oil your palms lightly; adding flour spoils the dessert's soft texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm as a small dessert plate with plain filter coffee or cold milk.
Nutrition (per serving)
~290
kcal calories
7
g protein
48
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 66%Fat 24%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Empanadas de Leche make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Empanadas de Leche take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Empanadas de Leche difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Empanadas de Leche have?
Approximately 290 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 48g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Empanadas de Leche contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Empanadas de Leche belong to?
This recipe belongs to Salvadoran cuisine.How many ingredients does Empanadas de Leche need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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