Crispy on the outside, creamy and sweet on the inside — these empanadas are filled with traditional arroz con leche (Mexican rice pudding), then fried to golden perfection and dusted with cinnamon sugar. A comforting dessert that tastes like home! 🇲🇽✨

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp salt

1 tbsp sugar

3 tbsp butter or lard, softened

1 egg

½ cup warm water or milk (adjust as needed)

For the Filling (Arroz con Leche):

1 cup white rice

4 cups milk

1 cup water

1 cinnamon stick

½ cup sugar

½ tsp vanilla extract

¼ cup sweetened condensed milk (optional for extra creaminess)

For Coating:

½ cup sugar

2 tsp ground cinnamon