These delicious homemade Cherry Hand Pies make for the perfect pastry dessert! Crispy and flakey puff pastry filled with a sweet cherry filling topped with a sugar glaze.
For the Hand Pies:
1 (17.3 oz) package puff pastry sheets (2 sheets total), thawed
1 cup canned cherry pie filling
4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
For the Sugar Glaze:
⅓ cup powdered sugar
2-3 teaspoons whole milk
Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Cream Cheese: In a small bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and well combined.
Cut Pastry: Unroll one thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Cut it evenly into 6 rectangles.
Add Filling: Spread a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto three of the rectangles, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges. Top the cream cheese with a spoonful of the cherry pie filling.
Seal the Pies: Place the remaining three pastry rectangles over the filling. Pinch the edges together tightly. Flip the pie over, tuck the pinched edges underneath, and use a fork to firmly crimp and seal the border.
Repeat: Repeat the cutting, filling, and sealing process with the second sheet of puff pastry to create 6 pies total.
Egg Wash: Transfer all pies to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg wash. Using a sharp paring knife, cut two small slits in the top of each pie to vent steam.
Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up, flaky, and golden brown. Let the pies cool completely on a wire rack.
Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until a smooth glaze forms. Drizzle over the cooled hand pies and enjoy!
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