Description
These Cherry Hand Pies feature irresistible cherry filling encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a quick dessert or a delightful snack, they’re easy to make and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces fresh cherries
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry (1/2 of a box), defrosted
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons heavy cream
- granulated sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pit the cherries to yield almost 1 cup. In a bowl, mix them with brown sugar, almond extract, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Flour the counter, unfold the pastry sheet, and roll it out lightly to be about 1/2" larger on all sides. Cut out 2 circles using a 6" round cutter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Divide the cherry mixture evenly between the circles, placing it on one side of each circle about 1/2" from the edge.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and heavy cream. Brush the edges of the dough circles with this mixture. Fold the dough over and crimp the edges to seal them. Cut 3 slits on top of each pie and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake the pies for 18-21 minutes until they are golden and puffy.
- Let them cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a perfect flaky crust, avoid overworking the puff pastry.
Feel free to experiment with spices like cinnamon for added flavor.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg