Description
Colorful Berry Mini Hand Pies are flaky, golden pastries filled with a sweet and slightly tangy mix of strawberries and blueberries. These bite sized treats are easy to prepare and perfect for serving warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoying as a quick snack.
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 large egg lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 cup ice cold water
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter (12 tablespoons) cut into cubes
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
2 tablespoons coarse sugar for topping
Vanilla ice cream made with alcohol free vanilla flavor (Simply Organic Vanilla Flavor or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor)
Instructions
• Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor and pulse until evenly mixed
• Whisk together egg, vinegar, and cold water in a small bowl until smooth
• Add cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and pulse until coarse crumbs form
• Pour in the liquid mixture gradually and pulse until dough just comes together
• Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes
• In a saucepan, cook strawberries with half of the brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon until soft and syrupy
• In another saucepan, cook blueberries with remaining sugar, salt, and cinnamon until thickened
• Allow both berry mixtures to cool completely before assembling
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
• Roll out chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into equal round circles
• Place half of the dough circles on the baking sheet and add a tablespoon of berry filling to each
• Brush edges lightly with water, cover with remaining dough circles, and seal with a fork
• Brush tops with egg wash, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and cut a small slit on each pie
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and crisp
• Let cool slightly before serving warm with vanilla ice cream
Notes
Use very cold butter to ensure a flaky crust texture
Do not overfill the pies to prevent leaking during baking
Chill the dough if it becomes too soft while handling
Leftover berry filling can be used as a topping for pancakes or yogurt
Store baked pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerate for up to five days
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American