Heart Hand Pies

4.98 from 34 votes

These adorable Heart Hand Pies have a buttery flaky crust and a sweet strawberry filling inside. They're really simple to make and are perfect for Valentine's Day or another special occasion.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Chill Time20

Total Time1 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pie, strawberries

Servings: Pies

Calories: 136kcal

Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

For the filling:

1 cup strawberries finely chopped
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
Pinch salt

For the crust:

1 package refrigerated pie crust 2 crusts
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to flour the work surface
1 egg
1 teaspoon water
2 teaspoons red sugar sprinkles

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Instructions

Add strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and salt to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool completely.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface to about 1/4” thick. Use a 3” heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 16 hearts from the 2 crusts.
Place 8 hearts on the baking sheet. Spoon a tablespoon of the strawberry filling onto the center of each heart.
Cut an X in the center of the other 8 hearts for venting and place them over the top of the filled hearts. Use a fork to carefully crimp down the edges. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Whisk the egg and water together in a small bowl.
Remove the pies from the refrigerator. Brush the tops of each pie with the egg wash. Sprinkle on the sugar.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until they are golden. Remove from the oven and enjoy while hot.

Notes

You don't want the filling to leak out of the crust, so be sure you don't overload them. I like to give one a try - fill it and place the top on to see if it's filled the right amount - before I move on to do the rest.
If you are allergic to eggs, you can substitute a small spritz of oil spray for the egg wash on the tops of the pastry.
Hand pies freeze nicely; store them in a freezer bag or container for up to two months. Reheat in the oven or in the air fryer for warm pies, or serve at room temperature.

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