Tropical Turnovers

Name: Tropical Turnovers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 5 ounces cold cream cheese, cut into small pieces; 3/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces; 3 tablespoons cold water; FILLING:; 1-1/4 cups finely chopped peeled mangoes; 1/2 cup guava jelly; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons water; 2 teaspoons sugar

Friends and family won't be able to stop nibbling on these tasty turnovers. Our home economists tuck a fruity filling inside tender pastry pockets.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 ounces cold cream cheese, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
1-1/4 cups finely chopped peeled mangoes
1/2 cup guava jelly
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in cream cheese and butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough is moistened. Knead in bowl until a ball forms; flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle.
In a small bowl, combine the mangoes, jelly, mint and lemon peel; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water.
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness; cut into 4-in. circles. Spoon 2 teaspoons mango mixture into the center of each circle. Brush edges with water; fold dough over filling and seal with a fork. Brush with egg mixture; sprinkle with sugar.
Place on foil-lined baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 20-23 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 136 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Guava Empanadas in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2005