Cherry Hand Pies Recipe

Ingredients

• 17.3 oz puff pastry sheets, thawed (1 pack)
• 1 cup canned cherry pie filling
• 4 oz cream cheese, room temp
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tsp whole milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix together cream cheese and granulated sugar until well combined.

3. 3

   Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a floured surface. Cut the puff pastry into 6 equal rectangles.

4. 4

   Add the cream cheese mixture onto three of the rectangles, leave about ½” of space around the edge to secure the pies. Top with the cherry filling.

5. 5

   Close the three pies with the other three rectangles and pinch along the edges. Flip the pies and tuck the pinched edges under. Flip back over and with a fork press down along the edges again.

6. 6

   Repeat this with the rest of the pies and the next pastry sheet. Transfer the pies onto a prepared baking sheet.

7. 7

   Brush the pies with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar, the coarse sugar is optional.

8. 8

   Bake at 375°F for about 18-20 minutes or until flaky and golden. Allow the hand pies to cool.

9. 9

   Once cooled, drizzle with the sugar glaze or dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!