spicy blueberry surprize

Name: Spicy Blueberry Surprize
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 package(s) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts); 1/2 pint(s) blueberries, fresh; 1 small habanera pepper, finely chopped; 4 ounce(s) cream cheese; 1 tablespoon(s) cane sugar, heaping; 1/4 cup(s) powdered sugar; - zest of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup(s) blueberry jam; 1/4 cup(s) pomegranate juice; 1 large egg **make egg wash by adding a little water to egg**

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Sherri Williams

Crestview, FL

Updated on Sep 14, 2011

These scrumptious dessert empanadas are a lil' spicy, sweet, tart & yummy. It's so easy to make and bake. Try this for your next gathering. You will not be disappointed nor will your family and friends! Cooking with Passion, sw :)

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method ---

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
1/2 pint blueberries, fresh
1 small habanera pepper, finely chopped
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon cane sugar, heaping
1/4 cup powdered sugar
- zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup blueberry jam
1/4 cup pomegranate juice
1 large egg **make egg wash by adding a little water to egg**

How To Make spicy blueberry surprize

Step 1

in a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, habanera pepper, lemon zest and sugar. mix well.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. on a floured surface, roll out pie crusts into (12) 3 inch rounds.
Step 3

take a tsp of cream cheese mixture and a few blueberries and place in the center of the pie crust round. on the edge of one half put a little egg wash mixture. fold to make a half moon and seal edges. take a fork and press down the ends. brush the tops with some of the egg wash.
Step 4

place empanadas on on a ligtly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. remove from oven.
Step 5

in a small sauce pan add jam and juice. simmer for a 2-3 minutes until mixture has loosened and able to be drizzled. on small dessert plates, place 2 empanadas drizzle the jam mixture and sprinkle with powdered sugar. enjoy
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