Empanadas(Servings: 4) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 sticks (1/2 lb.) butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 c. flour
jam
2 c. heavy cream, chilled
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 1/2 Tbsp. confectioners sugar, sifted
3 egg whites, room temperature, at least a week old (3 = 1/2 c., can be frozen)
pinch of salt
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 recipe Praline or Corinthe
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. powdered coffee (For Praline surprise only)

Preparation

You will also need a 2-quart charlotte mold or bowl.