Easy dessert empanadas recipe

This Mexican Caramel or Cajeta Empanadas recipe, or empanadas de cajeta in Spanish, is easy to make and simply the best recipe out there! Made with a soft dough that is coated with cinnamon and sugar and stuffed with sweet dulce de leche, or caramel, these dessert empanadas are wonderfully tasty and satisfying!

This delicious baked apple empanada recipe combines rich flavors of cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla packaged in a light and flaky crust. It's the perfect single-serve Mexican dessert for any occasion!

Ever wondered how to make Empanada Dough? This easy recipe is the BEST way! Stuff these flaky, buttery homemade turnovers with meat or vegetables for a filling snack or light dinner idea. Save this…

Strawberry Empanadas Recipe -Easy to make Fruit empanadas that are the perfect finger food dessert! Perfect for a picnic or gathering.

Our apple empanadas are light, flakey pastries filled with a sweet apple filling and finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. They are the perfect fall treat! We used puff pastry which makes these dessert empanadas super easy to make. This recipe also works with homemade pie crust (or even the store-bought kind). And if you want to make them gluten-free, you can purchase gluten free puff pastry or make our gluten-free pie crust.