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The Best Cherry Hand Pies

A brightly lit, close-up shot of a homemade cherry hand pie on a white plate, featuring a beautifully flaky puff pastry crust, sweet white glaze, and juicy cherry filling oozing from the side.

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.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • 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!