Cherry Hand Pies
Cherry Hand Pies are the perfect festive treat that will bring joy to your holiday celebrations. These charming pastries, shaped like Christmas trees, combine a flaky crust with a sweet cherry filling, making them an irresistible dessert that everyone will love. With only five simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up these delightful hand pies in no time. They’re great for sharing at parties or cozy family gatherings and also serve as a fun holiday activity for all ages!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 boxes refrigerated pie crust (2 crusts each)
- 1 can cherry pie filling (21 ounces)
- 2 large eggs (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons water
- Coarse sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and thaw the pie crust according to package instructions.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out a pie crust to about ¼” thick and cut out tree shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place the shapes on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon cherry filling into the center of each shape and brush around it with egg wash.
- Cover each filled shape with another tree cutout, sealing edges with a fork and cutting slits in the top for venting.
- Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sanding sugar if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (65g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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