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Cherry Cheesecake Hand Pies

A close-up of a golden-brown cherry cheesecake hand pie, with creamy cheesecake filling and cherry filling oozing out.
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Easy handheld desserts combining tangy cream cheese and cherry filling in a flaky crust, perfect for parties or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Unroll the pie crusts. Use a 4-inch round cutter to cut out circles from each crust. You should get about 6-8 circles per crust.
  4. Place about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto one half of each pie crust circle, leaving a small border.
  5. Top the cream cheese mixture with about 2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling.
  6. Brush the edges of the pie crust circles with the beaten egg wash. Fold the other half of the crust over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly to seal, then crimp with a fork.
  7. Place the hand pies onto the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash and sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  9. Let the hand pies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, assemble the hand pies, but do not bake. Freeze them on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
  • You can also use homemade pie dough if you prefer.
  • Dust with powdered sugar after cooling for an extra touch.

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