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Christmas Tree Strawberry Hand Pies Recipe

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Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Christmas Hand Pies featuring a buttery pie crust filled with sweet strawberry pie filling and shaped like charming Christmas trees. Perfectly golden and topped with an optional sprinkle of coarse sugar or a sweet glaze, these hand pies are an easy and delightful treat to bake and share.

Ingredients

Scale

Pie Crust

  • 1 9-inch store-bought pie crust (for a 9-inch double-crust pie) or homemade pie crust

Filling

  • 1 can Lucky Leaf Premium Strawberry Pie Filling

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Toppings (Optional)

  • Coarse sugar or turbinado sugar (red color suggested)
  • Sprinkles

Glaze

  • 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk of choice or heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare pie crust and preheat oven: Thaw the store-bought pie crust according to package instructions. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Make egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon of water until fully combined. This egg wash will help seal the edges and give a golden-brown finish.
  3. Roll out the first crust: Using a rolling pin, gently roll out the thawed pie crust ensuring there are no holes or tears. Aim for a thickness between 1/8” and 1/4”.
  4. Cut pie crust shapes: Use a 4-inch Christmas tree cookie cutter or hand pie molds to cut 6-7 tree shapes from the first crust. Roll and re-roll the scraps to maximize the number of shapes. Set the cut shapes aside.
  5. Apply egg wash and add filling: Place the cut tree shapes onto the prepared baking sheet and brush the edges with the egg wash to help seal. Spoon about 1 to 1½ tablespoons of strawberry pie filling onto the center of each tree shape.
  6. Roll out second crust and cut shapes: Roll out the second pie crust similarly and cut out the same number of tree shapes. Gently place these shapes on top of the filling to form the hand pies.
  7. Seal edges: Use a fork to crimp around the edges of the pies firmly sealing the filling inside. Overfilling may cause some filling to leak out during baking.
  8. Prepare for baking: Use a sharp knife to cut three small slits into the top of each pie to vent steam. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash, and optionally sprinkle with coarse or turbinado sugar for added sparkle and crunch.
  9. Bake: Bake the hand pies in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the crusts are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  10. Cool: Let the hand pies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Prepare glaze (optional): In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk (or heavy cream) until smooth but runny enough to drizzle.
  12. Glaze the pies (optional): While the hand pies are still warm, drizzle the glaze over them or dip each pie into the glaze quickly using a fork. Add festive sprinkles right after glazing as it sets fast. Serve immediately for best taste and presentation.

Notes

  • Make sure the pie crust is not too warm to avoid tearing when cutting shapes.
  • Do not overfill the pies to prevent filling from leaking.
  • Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and ease cleanup.
  • The glaze sets quickly; apply sprinkles promptly after glazing.
  • Store leftover hand pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate.
  • For a dairy-free glaze, use plant-based milk.
  • Pie filling can be substituted with other flavors such as cherry or apple for variety.

Keywords: Christmas Hand Pies, Strawberry Hand Pies, Holiday Dessert, Christmas Tree Pies, Festive Pastry, Strawberry Pie Filling

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