Sweetheart Strawberry Hand Pies (Print Version)

Flaky hand pies with a luscious strawberry filling, perfect for sharing on special occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pie Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 tsp 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 tbsp cornstarch
09 - 1 tsp lemon juice
10 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Assembly

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 hearts using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, approximately 3 to 4 inches wide. Re-roll scraps as needed to cut additional hearts.
05 - Place 8 hearts on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of strawberry filling onto the center of each heart. Brush edges with egg wash, top with remaining hearts, and press edges to seal. Crimp edges with a fork and cut a small slit on top for steam to escape.
06 - Brush tops of assembled pies with egg wash and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool slightly on baking sheet before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of buttery crust and sweet strawberry filling is absolutely irresistible
  • These handheld treats make sharing love feel personal and special
  • They are surprisingly simple despite looking like they came from a fancy bakery
02 -
  • Work quickly with cold dough to keep those buttery flakes intact
  • Do not overfill hearts or the filling will burst during baking
  • The egg wash is not optional for that gorgeous golden finish
03 -
  • Use a ruler to ensure uniform thickness when rolling out dough
  • Let the filling cool slightly before spooning onto dough
  • Rotate the baking sheet halfway through for even browning

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