Sweetheart Strawberry Hand Pies (Print Version)

Flaky hand pies filled with a luscious strawberry mixture, perfect for special celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pie Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 1/3 cup ice water

→ Strawberry Filling

06 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Assembly

11 - 1 egg, beaten
12 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar

# How to Cook:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing just until dough comes together. Divide in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
02 - Combine diced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Toss to coat evenly and set aside.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
04 - On a floured surface, roll out one dough disc to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out 16 heart shapes (about 3 to 4 inches wide). Re-roll scraps as needed.
05 - Place 8 hearts on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of strawberry filling onto the center of each heart.
06 - Brush edges with egg wash, top with remaining hearts, and press edges to seal. Crimp with a fork. Cut a small slit on top for steam to escape.
07 - Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The heart shape makes everyone smile before they even take a bite
  • That strawberry filling gets perfectly jammy without being too sweet
  • Portable portions mean no fighting over who gets the last corner piece
02 -
  • Warm dough is your enemy here so work quickly and keep everything chilled
  • Overfilling seems tempting but it leads to burst seams and tears in the final product
  • The egg wash step is not optional if you want that Instagram worthy golden finish
03 -
  • Chill your rolling pin and flour before rolling to prevent sticking
  • If the dough becomes too soft to work with pop it back in the fridge for 15 minutes

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