Dish: Coconut Empanadas
Description: These Costa Rican coconut empanadas combine sweet coconut bathed in evaporated milk and baked inside a floury pastry dough for the perfect decadent dessert.
Photo: From Recipe
My Creation
My Notes: How can you go wrong with coconut filled pastry. Really nice.
Recipe Link: https://puravidamoms.com/coconut-empanada-recipe-costa-rica/#mv-creation-56-jtr
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