Imagine biting into a golden, flaky pastry that perfectly balances the creamy richness of peanut butter with the vibrant tang of raspberry jam. These hand pies are not just a dessert; they're a magical culinary journey that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary experience. Whether you're looking for a show-stopping treat for family gatherings or a delightful afternoon snack, these Momie's Hand Pies are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 hand pies
Ingredients
- 250g pie crust
- 100g peanut butter
- 100g raspberry jam
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). This ensures that your hand pies will bake evenly and achieve a golden brown color.
- On a clean, floured surface, roll out the pie crust to about 1/8 inch thickness. If your pie crust is refrigerated, let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before rolling to make it easier to handle.
- Using a round cutter or a glass, cut out circles from the pie crust. Each circle should be approximately 4 to 5 inches in diameter. You should be able to get around 16 circles from the 250g of pie crust.
- On half of the circles, spread about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, leaving a small border around the edges. On the other half of the circles, spread about 1 tablespoon of raspberry jam.
- Carefully place the jam-topped circles over the peanut butter-topped circles to create a sandwich. Press the edges together firmly to seal them. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for an extra decorative touch and to ensure they are sealed properly.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of each hand pie with the egg wash to give them a beautiful golden color as they bake.
- Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart to allow for even baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the hand pies are golden brown and puffed up.
- Once baked, remove the hand pies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
- Dust the cooled hand pies with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness and presentation.
- Enjoy your Momies Hand Pies au Beurre de Cacahuète et à la Confiture de Fruits Rouges warm or at room temperature!
Tips
- Keep your pie crust cold before rolling to ensure maximum flakiness.
- Use a fork to crimp edges, creating a tight seal and a beautiful decorative pattern.
- Don't overfill your hand pies - this can cause leaking during baking.
- Let the pies cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent melting.
- For extra flavor, try warming the peanut butter slightly before spreading to make it more spreadable.
- If you're meal prepping, these hand pies can be frozen before baking and cooked directly from frozen (just add a few extra minutes to baking time).
- Experiment with different jam flavors to create your own unique combinations!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 251kcal
Carbohydrates: 27g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 23mg
