WebA traditional Cuban recipe remade to be keto-friendly, gluten-free, and low in carbs. Featuring a keto pastry dough filled with our favorite leftovers, keto Cuban …
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Add sugar and cinnamon to pumpkin pie filling and blend with a spoon. Divide dough into small balls, then roll out the dough into 5-inch circles. Place about 1-2 tablespoons of pumpkin filling into bottom-middle half of empanada leaving enough room to crimp edges and seal pocket. Fold over top half and press the edges together well.
These low carb empanadas come together in four steps: keto empanada dough, filling, assembly, and frying: Pulse. Pulse almond flour and eggs in a food processor. Melt. In a medium bowl, microwave mozzarella and stir until smooth. Mix. Add mozzarella to food processor and process until a dough forms.
For best results, I recommend filling the pumpkin empanadas and freezing them on a sheet tray prior to baking. When you’re ready to make them, simply pop them out of the freezer onto a lined baking sheet and bake according to the recipe instructions, adding on a few minutes to the overall time.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Whisk egg and milk in a small bowl. Set aside. Place pie crust on a wooden surface and cut into 4-inch rounds with a small bowl, a lid, or a dough cutter. Fill dough rounds with the candied pumpkin mash. Brush edges with egg wash, fold the dough to form empanada, and seal sides by pressing down with a fork.