Description
Delicious bite-size hand pies filled with tangy cream cheese and sweet cherry compote, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- ¾ cup cherries (canned or fresh)
- 1–2 Tbsp sugar (for cherry compote)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Store-bought or homemade pie dough
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 Tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Make cherry compote by cooking the cherries with sugar and cornstarch until thickened. Drain excess liquid.
- Roll the chilled dough to 1/8–1/4 inch thickness and cut out 3-inch rounds.
- Place 1–2 Tbsp of cream cheese filling and 1 Tbsp of cherry compote on half of the rounds.
- Top with another round, crimp edges, and chill for 10 minutes.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Cool on a rack and serve warm.
Notes
These hand pies freeze well and can be reheated in the oven for a fresh taste!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American