Cherry Hand Pies
These adorable Cherry Hand Pies are heart shaped and make the easiest dessert for Valentine's Day or any special occasion!
Servings: 16 hand pies
Ingredients
- 2 prepared store bought pie crusts
- 1 1/4 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 egg; beaten
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- sprinkles or coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat mat.
- Roll out prepared pie crust on a well-floured surface and roll out any existing creases. With a 3 inch heart cookie cutter, cut out as many hearts as you can. You will probably get around 8 from each pie crust.
- Transfer half of the hearts on a baking sheet. Place about a tablespoon of the cherry pie filling in the center of each heart.
- Place the remaining heart halves on top of the cherry filled hearts and gently press the edges down with a fork to make a crimp to seal the pies. Don't worry if a little pie filling comes out!
- Brush the tops of the cherry pies with the beaten egg and bake for 12-14 minutes or until the tops of the pies turn a light golden brown. If you prefer to leave the icing off, you can top the pies with sprinkles or sugar.
- To make the icing, whisk all of the ingredients in a bowl until smooth and no lumps remain. Drizzle or frost the pies with a spoon or butter knife. Top with sprinkles or enjoy as is!
Notes
- Store any leftovers on a plate covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container. Be sure to store in a cool area on the counter for up to 4 days.