Guava Empanadas

Directions

1. 1
   Pulse the cream cheese, egg, sugar, lime zest and lime juice in a food processor until smooth.
2. 2
   Put 1 tablespoon guava paste in the center of each empanada wrapper, then top with 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture.
3. 3
   Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges with a fork to seal.
4. 4
   Heat about 11/2 inches vegetable oil in a wide saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the empanadas until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
5. 5
   (Return the oil to 350 degrees F between batches.)
6. 6
   Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
7. 7
   Dust with confectioners' sugar.
8. 8
   Photograph by Yunhee Kim