Description
These Cherry Hand Pies are filled with sweet, juicy cherries and a hint of almond extract, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a dessert or a fun snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces fresh cherries
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry (1/2 of a box), defrosted
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons heavy cream
- granulated sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pit the cherries and place them in a bowl. Add brown sugar, almond extract, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Flour the counter and unfold the defrosted pastry sheet. Roll it out slightly larger (1/2") on all sides. Cut out two 6" circles and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Divide the cherry filling between the dough rounds, placing it on one side (1/2" from edge).
- Beat the egg yolk with heavy cream and brush the edges of the dough circles. Fold and crimp to seal, then make 3 slits on top and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 18-21 minutes until golden and puffy.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure cherries are pitted to avoid any surprises while eating.
Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of the cherries used.
Serve warm for the best cherry flavor experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg