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Mini Empanaditas filled with strawberry preserves: Lunitas de Fresa

I love making lunitas de fresa when I am craving something sweet. “Lunitas de fresa,” meaning “strawberry little moons,” are small, delicate mini empanadas filled with strawberry preserves. Resembling mini half-moons, these treats are easy to bake and so delicious to enjoy after a meal. They are small enough to serve as a sweet appetizer or pack in a lunch box. Whether for a fancy affair or a casual lunch, these lunitas de fresa are perfect. 

The crust for these little pastries only calls for three ingredients. That’s it. Just three. The result is a flaky crust slightly sweetened by the strawberry filling and a sprinkle of confectioner’s sugar. The flakiness comes from creamy Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter. If you don’t consider yourself a baker, no worries. This recipe is fail-proof and ready in under 40 minutes. 

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Because these lunitas are so small, you can make a large batch to package as gifts, serve at a potluck or picnic or simply store them in a tightly sealed container and refrigerate to enjoy throughout the week. You will love how easy this pastry treat is to make!