Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flaky pastry and sweet, juicy strawberries with these irresistible Love Letter Strawberry Hand Pies. Perfect for sharing with your loved ones, these hand-held treats are quick and easy to make, ensuring a delicious dessert in no time.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 3/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
– 1/4 cup ice water
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
– 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. – In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt together until combined.
2. – Add the chilled butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. – Slowly add the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, and pulse until the dough just begins to hold together.
4. – Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. – In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well and set aside.
6. – Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. – Roll the chilled dough out to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 16 shapes.
8. – Place 8 of the dough shapes on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the strawberry mixture onto the center of each shape.
9. – Top each filled shape with another dough shape and use a fork to crimp and seal the edges.
10. – Brush the tops of the hand pies with the egg wash.
11. – Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
12. – Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a flakier crust, you can use a combination of butter and shortening. You can also experiment with different fruit fillings, such as blueberries or raspberries.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 22
- Category: Snacks & Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American