Description
Heart Shaped Strawberry Hand Pies are the perfect romantic treat, bringing a touch of sweetness to any occasion. With their flaky crust and luscious strawberry filling, these hand pies are not only easy to make but also delightful for sharing with loved ones. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or just want a fun dessert, these charming pastries will impress everyone at the table. Made with simple store-bought ingredients, you can whip them up quickly and focus on enjoying the moment.
Ingredients
Scale
- Prepared pastry pie dough (enough for 2, 9-inch rounds)
- 1/2 cup strawberry pie filling (or your favorite fruit filling)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 large egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Coarse turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix strawberry filling with lemon zest and set aside.
- Roll out pie dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Brush half of the hearts with egg wash, then place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each.
- Top with remaining hearts, seal edges firmly, and cut vents in the tops for steam.
- Brush all pies with egg wash and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (65g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg