Strawberry Hand Pies Glaze (Printable)
Flaky hand pies filled with sweet strawberries, finished with a simple vanilla glaze for an easy treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pie Dough
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
05 - 6-8 tablespoons ice water
→ Strawberry Filling
06 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
07 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Assembly
11 - 1 egg, beaten
12 - 1 tablespoon sugar for sprinkling
→ Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring just until dough comes together. Divide dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
02 - Combine diced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Mix gently and set aside.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
04 - Roll chilled dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut 16 circles using a 4-inch cookie cutter or glass.
05 - Place 8 circles on prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 2 tablespoons strawberry filling onto center of each, leaving border around edges.
06 - Brush edges with beaten egg. Place remaining dough circles over filling. Press edges with fork to seal. Cut small slit on top of each pie to vent steam.
07 - Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
08 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
09 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled hand pies.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between flaky, buttery crust and sweet, bubbling strawberries creates that perfect bakery moment at home
- These transport beautifully for picnics or lunchboxes, meaning you can make happiness portable
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- Working quickly and keeping everything cold throughout the dough-making process prevents the butter from melting before it hits the oven
- Overfilling the pies seems tempting but causes bursting seams, leaving you with sticky ovens and messy cleanup instead of neat handheld treats
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- Chill your baking sheet before placing filled pies on it to help the dough stay cold and bake more evenly
- If your kitchen runs warm, work with one dough disc at a time, keeping the other chilled until ready to roll