Empanadas de dulce de leche
Empanadas de dulce de leche are sweet, baked or fried pastries from Latin America, particularly popular in Argentina and Uruguay, filled with a rich caramel-like milk candy. The dough is typically made from flour, butter, and eggs, while the star ingredient is dulce de leche, a slow-cooked mixture of sweetened milk.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These treats are high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the refined flour dough and the sugar and milk in the filling, with a rough calorie count of 250-350 per empanada depending on size and preparation method.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 empanada (approximately 85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, they represent a beloved dessert or snack in many Latin American countries, often enjoyed during festivals or as a sweet treat with coffee, and nutritionally, they offer a quick energy boost from sugars but are best enjoyed in moderation due to their high calorie density.
