Scary Cherry Hand Pie recipe

 Cherry Hand Pies are the perfect combination of simplicity and indulgence! Featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with luscious cherry pie goodness, these mini pastries are an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re craving a quick snack or a no-fuss dessert, these hand pies deliver big on flavor and fun.

Looking to add some festive flair? Transform them into spooky Halloween mummies by adding googly eyes to your finished pies! These playful and delicious creations are sure to be a crowd-pleaser, bringing a touch of sweetness and whimsy to your holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

• Pie Crust for a 9" pie top and bottom or half of my pie crust recipe on the blog
• 1 cup cherry pie filling homemade or store bought
• ¼ cup milk
• 16 googly eyes (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll the pie pastry out to about 1/8" thickness and roughly 15" X 20"and trim to a rectangle. Save the cut-off pieces and put them aside. You will need about 8 rectangles in total so the remaining dough can be set aside.
3. Place the 8 rectangles of pastry on the line baking sheet and fill with 2 tbsp of cherry pie filling keeping the filling away from the edges as best as you can.
4. In a small bowl whisk the egg and milk together. Use a basting brush to baste the egg wash over the pastry.
5. Bake the pies for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry has turned golden brown and flaky looking and the cherry pie filling is bubbling. Remove the cherry hand pies from the oven.
6. Let the cherry pie filling cool slightly and before it has fully cooled add a pair of googly eyes as you wish. Serve when cooled so that they are easier to handle.

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