Description
Raspberry delight hand pies combine flaky pastry with sweet-tart raspberry filling in a portable treat. Baked golden and dusted with powdered sugar, you’ll savor each delicate, handheld dessert with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 can raspberry pie filling
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3 tbsps (44 mL) milk
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preparation: Allow pie crusts to soften at room temperature for effortless manipulation and precise cutting.
- Oven Preheating: Elevate oven temperature to 425°F, creating an optimal baking environment for delicate pastries.
- Dough Transformation: Use a 4-inch biscuit cutter to craft circular dough bases, transforming pie crusts into miniature pastry foundations.
- Filling and Sealing: Deposit a measured raspberry filling onto each dough circle’s center, then fold into half-moon shapes, crimping edges with a fork to create an elegant seal that prevents filling escape.
- Egg Wash Preparation: Whisk an egg and generously brush over each hand pie’s surface, ensuring a luminous golden exterior that promises crisp, appetizing results.
- Baking Process: Place pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for approximately 10 minutes, watching for a rich, bronzed appearance that signals perfect doneness.
- Finishing Touch: Craft a smooth icing by blending powdered sugar and milk, then artfully drizzle over cooled hand pies to add a delicate sweetness and professional presentation.
Notes
- Chill Before Cutting: Refrigerate pie crusts for 15 minutes after cutting to help maintain crisp edges and prevent dough stretching.
- Control Filling Moisture: Drain excess liquid from raspberry filling to prevent soggy pie bottoms and ensure a perfectly sealed pastry.
- Egg Wash Technique: Apply egg wash gently with a pastry brush, covering entire surface for a uniform golden-brown and glossy exterior.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow hand pies to cool completely before adding icing to prevent melting and ensure a clean, attractive finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 112 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg