Description
Strawberry Cream Cheese Hand Pies are flaky, golden pastries filled with sweet strawberry jam and creamy vanilla-infused cream cheese. These portable treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets refrigerated pie crust (or homemade pastry dough)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pie crusts and cut into circles or rectangles (about 4 inches wide).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread a spoonful of cream cheese mixture onto half of the pastry pieces, leaving a border around the edges.
- Add a small spoonful of strawberry jam on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Place remaining pastry pieces on top and press edges with a fork to seal.
- Whisk egg with water and brush over tops. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Cut small slits on top for steam to escape.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Do not overfill to prevent leaking.
- Chill assembled pies for 10 minutes before baking for flakier results.
- Can be glazed with powdered sugar icing after cooling.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American