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Golden brown gorgonzola-walnut empanadas
Empanadas filled with creamy gorgonzola and crunchy walnuts

Gorgonzola and Walnut Empanadas

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses Quick Meals
Empanadas are famous stuffed pastries from Spanish and Latin American cuisine. While traditionally meat-filled, this version is a vegetarian delicacy: the creaminess of Gorgonzola and the crunch of walnuts form a perfect pair inside a buttery, flaky crust. An excellent party appetizer or starter, ideally paired with a glass of full-bodied white wine.
🕒 Prep Time 35 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutter (or a large glass/bowl)
  • Baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Fork for sealing

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Tree Nuts
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix flour with salt. Rub in the cold butter (or lard) with your fingers until you get a crumbly texture. Add cold water and quickly knead together.

Tip: The fat must remain cold so that small bits of butter create steam during baking, making the dough flaky.
2 ✓

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Tip: Resting allows the flour to hydrate and the gluten to relax, making it easier to roll out.
3 ✓

Meanwhile, make the filling: mash the Gorgonzola with a fork, mix in sour cream, pepper, and walnut pieces. It should be a thick paste.

Tip: Walnuts add texture, while pepper highlights the cheese's sharpness. Don't make it too runny or it will soak the dough.
4 ✓

Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out 4-5 inch circles.

Tip: If the dough shrinks back, wait a few minutes. Don't roll too thin or it might burst.
5 ✓

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Wet the edges with a little water, fold in half, and crimp with a fork.

Tip: Water dissolves surface starch, acting as glue between layers.
6 ✓

Place empanadas on a baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and prick once with a fork (steam vent).

Tip: Egg white adds shine, while the yolk promotes browning.
7 ✓

Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 20-25 minutes until beautifully golden brown.

Tip: Start with high heat to set the outer crust quickly.

Recipe FAQ

The filling leaked out, what did I do wrong?
You likely overfilled them or didn't press the edges together firmly enough. Use a little water as 'glue'.
Can they be frozen?
Yes! Freeze them on a tray before baking, then bag them. They can go straight into the oven from frozen; just add a few minutes to the baking time.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2/3 cup Cold Water
  • 1 stick (4 oz) Cold Unsalted Butter or Lard
  • 5 oz Gorgonzola Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Sour Cream (full fat)
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 large Egg (for brushing)