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Flaky Strawberry Hand Pies with Easy Pink Glaze

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These flaky strawberry hand pies feature a buttery crust filled with sweet, bright strawberry filling and topped with a subtle pink glaze, perfect for summer treats and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for dough)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6–8 tablespoons (90–120 ml) ice water
  • 2 cups (about 300 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) milk (for glaze)
  • A few drops red food coloring (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into flour using a pastry cutter or food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces (3-5 minutes).
  2. Gradually sprinkle ice water over the flour mixture and gently mix with a fork until dough just starts to come together. Stop when dough holds together without being sticky (about 2 minutes).
  3. Shape dough into a flat disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare filling by combining chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thickened and bubbling (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and cool completely.
  5. Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛-inch thickness. Cut out 4-inch circles using a round cutter or knife, yielding about 8-10 hand pies.
  6. Place a heaping tablespoon of cooled strawberry filling onto the center of each dough circle, leaving a ½-inch border. Brush edges with beaten egg, fold dough over to form half-moon shape, and press edges firmly with a fork to seal. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Brush tops with remaining egg wash and cut small slits on top to vent steam.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake pies for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and filling is bubbly. Rotate tray halfway through baking. Cool pies on wire rack for at least 15 minutes.
  9. Make pink glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and red food coloring until smooth and slightly runny. Adjust milk to desired consistency.
  10. Drizzle glaze over cooled hand pies and allow to set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep dough and equipment cold to maintain flakiness. Avoid overfilling pies to prevent leaks. Cool pies before glazing to prevent glaze from melting. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen. Frozen unbaked pies can be baked directly with extra baking time. For gluten-free or vegan options, substitute ingredients as noted in recipe variations.

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