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Walnuts & Cream Cheese Pastel is a snack recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 10. It calls for 5 ingredients across 3 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 273 kcal with roughly 2 g of protein. Filed under lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian, party food and quick.
Cut the empanada pastry into squares, about 3 inches per side. Place about a teaspoon of cream cheese in the center of each square, then top with a few walnuts and a small pinch of salt and nutmeg.
Fold one corner of the dough over to meet the opposite corner, forming a triangle. Press the edges firmly together to seal, making sure the filling is completely enclosed so it doesn't leak out while baking.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 273kcal | 14% |
| Fat | 25g | 36% |
| Carbohydrate | 11g | 4% |
| of which sugars | 1g | 1% |
| Fibre | 1g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Gluten | Contains |
| Tree nuts | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Eggs | May contain |
| Soya | May contain |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Fish | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Celery | Free from |
| Mustard | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Sulphites | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
| Molluscs | Free from |
May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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