Christmas Tree Basque-Style Tuna Empanadas
Melissa Veytia
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate with these delicious Christmas tree Basque-style tuna empanadas. Shaped like a Christmas tree and garnished with cherry tomatoes and parsley for a colorful touch, these cute and festive hand pies feature a mouthwatering tuna stuffing packed with the traditional Christmas flavors everyone loves. You must try these pastries!
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Ingredients
5
Portions
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cups water, cold
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups tuna, Basque-style
  • 1 egg, for brushing
  • cherry tomato, for garnish
  • parsley, for garnish
Preparation
40 mins
15 mins
Easy
  • Preheat oven to 356 ºF.
  • In a mixer, combine flour, water, salt, egg, butter, and baking powder. Mix until a dough is formed. Let sit for 20 minutes and set aside.
  • On a floured surface, roll out dough with a rolling pin until it is 0.1-inch thick. Using cookie cutters, cut Christmas trees, circles, and stars.
  • Place dough Christmas trees on a baking sheet. Add Basque-style tuna on top. Brush Christmas tree edges with egg. Place a dough Christmas tree on top and seal the empanada. Garnish with circles and stars. Brush empanadas with egg and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Serve Christmas Basque-style tuna empanadas immediately and garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley.

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* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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