Guava Empanadas

Ingredients

• 8 ounce cream cheese 
• 1 large eggs 
• 14 ounce empanada wrappers frozen thawed
• 0.8 cup guava paste 
• 1  juice of lime grated
• 1 tablespoon sugar 
• 10 servings vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

• food processor
• paper towels
• sauce pan
• kitchen thermometer

Directions

1. Pulse the cream cheese, egg, sugar, lime zest and lime juice in a food processor until smooth.
2. Put 1 tablespoon guava paste in the center of each empanada wrapper, then top with 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges with a fork to seal.
3. Heat about 11/2 inches vegetable oil in a wide saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the empanadas until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. (Return the oil to 350 degrees F between batches.)
4. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
5. Photograph by Yunhee Kim