A perfect little pie is a great alternative to a traditional slice and completes any outdoor barbecue or picnic. Triple-berry hand pies are made with flaky cream cheese pastry dough and filled with thick fruit compote in every bite. There is so much to love about these fruit-filled pockets. Hand pies are portable, need no utensils and give you the perfect excuse to head to the market for an assortment of fresh, seasonal fruits. Happy summer baking!
Recipe also seen in Advocate Magazine, July Issue
Cream Cheese Pie Crust
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp cream cheese
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp ice water
Instructions
- 1.beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and salt with mixer until smooth
- 2.slowly add the flour and beat on low until combined
- 3. add ice water and beat until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the side
- 4. wrap dough and chill for 1 hour (prepare filling now…see recipe below)
- 5. preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 6. roll dough out to 1/8″ thick on a slightly floured surface
- 7. cut into 16-3″ rounds or square pieces
- 8. place 8 of the rounds on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper
- 9. place 1-2 tbsp of filling in the middle of each pie crust
- 10. egg wash the edges of the dough
- 10. place another pie crust on top of filling and seal dough so the filling cannot get out
- 11. create slits on the top of the hand pies
- 12. egg wash the entire top of the hand pies and bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden
- 13. allow the hand pies to cool before serving
Notes
egg wash
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp water
- whisk together and then brush on surface for a glossy finish
Triple Berry Filling
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1.bring all ingredients to a boil in a saucepan
- 2.allow the fruit to boil for 3-4 minutes or until thickened
- 3.remove from pan and allow to cool completely before using
- 4.fill hand pies and bake according to cream cheese pie crust recipe
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