Heart-Shaped Strawberry Hand Pies

Anastasia Keramidas for Vitacost.com/blog

by | Updated: February 12th, 2024

This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself and your loved ones to the irresistible charm of these heart-shaped strawberry hand pies. With their buttery crust and fruity filling, these delightful pastries are a delectable way to spread love and sweetness on this special day.

Strawberry Hand Pies

Strawberry Hand Pies
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Heart Shaped Strawberry Hand Pies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 15
Calories 174 kcal
Author Anastasia Midas

Ingredients

Pie crust

Strawberry filling

Instructions

Pie crust

  1. In food processor, add flour, salt and sugar.
  2. Slowly add cold butter and water. Pulse until mixture is well combined and dough is formed.
  3. Divide dough into two portions, shape them into disks and tightly wrap each with plastic wrap.
  4. Transfer to fridge and chill for 1 hour until it loses its stickiness and becomes easier to roll out.

Strawberry filling

  1. In medium pot, add quartered strawberries, sugar, cornstarch and lemon.
  2. On medium-low heat, stir mixture for 20-30 minutes or until thick, jam-like consistency is formed.
  3. Transfer jam to bowl and allow it to cool.

Hand pies

  1. Divide pie dough into two equal portions. Work with one half, keeping other half chilled in fridge.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to approximately 1/4-inch thickness.
  4. Using a 3-1/4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 36 hearts from dough.
  5. Lightly brush outer edge of each heart with egg wash.
  6. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of chilled strawberry filling onto center of half of hearts.
  7. Place remaining hearts on top, egg wash side down, creating a sandwich. Press edges together and use fork to crimp and seal.
  8. Place assembled hand pies in fridge for 15 minutes to chill.
  9. Remove from fridge and lightly brush tops with egg wash.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until hand pies achieve a golden-brown color.
  11. Once baked, remove from oven and transfer hand pies to wire rack to cool.
  12. Repeat process with remaining half of dough while the first batch is baking.
  13. Enjoy your delicious homemade heart shaped strawberry hand pies!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Heart Shaped Strawberry Hand Pies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 66mg3%
Potassium 21mg1%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 379IU8%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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