Description
These adorable Heart Shaped Strawberry Hand Pies are perfect for any occasion, especially Valentine’s Day! With a sweet, homemade strawberry filling and a flaky, golden crust, these hand pies are the perfect treat. Drizzle with a light powdered sugar icing and enjoy these warm, gooey delights that are as delicious as they are cute!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Strawberry Filling:
- 2 cups strawberries, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
For the Hand Pies:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Premade pie crust
For the Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the strawberry filling: In a pot, combine chopped strawberries, cornstarch, and maple syrup. Cook over low-medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool completely (refrigerating it speeds up the cooling process).
- Prepare the pie crust: Roll out the premade pie crust to about 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the hearts: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from the pie dough.
- Refrigerate the hearts: Place the cut-out hearts on a non-stick baking sheet or parchment-lined cookie sheet and refrigerate them while you cut out the next batch of hearts.
- Prepare the egg wash: Whisk the egg in a small bowl and gently brush the egg wash on the edges of each heart shape.
- Fill the pies: Place about one tablespoon of strawberry filling onto the center of each heart (don’t overfill to avoid spillage).
- Assemble the pies: Gently stretch the remaining heart shapes and place them on top of the filled hearts. Use the tines of a fork to press down the edges and seal the pies.
- Vent the pies: Use a small knife to cut an X in the center of each hand pie to allow for ventilation while baking.
- Brush with egg wash: Brush the tops of each pie with the remaining egg wash.
- Refrigerate before baking: Chill the hand pies in the refrigerator for 15 minutes while preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake: Place the pies in the preheated oven and bake for 14-18 minutes, or until the top crust is golden brown.
- Make the icing: While the pies bake, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. If the icing is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of milk at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle the icing over the cooled pies and enjoy!
Notes
- For a fun twist, you can add a few chocolate chips to the strawberry filling before sealing the pies.
- If you prefer a shiny top on your pies, you can add an additional egg wash before baking.
- These hand pies are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American