Strawberry Hand Pies

Strawberry Hand Pies bake a flaky, buttery walnut crust around a sweet strawberry filling, then finish with a light pink glaze and crunchy walnut topping for a bakery-style treat at home.

These strawberry hand pies combine homemade pastry with a simple fruit filling to create a portable dessert that feels both rustic and special. A wonderful twist on classic Pie Recipes.

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Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Hand Pies

Strawberry Hand Pies bring together flaky pastry, sweet fruit and a touch of crunch in a perfectly portioned dessert.

• Flaky, buttery crust: The walnut-infused dough adds rich flavor and a tender, crisp texture.
• Bright strawberry filling: Fresh strawberries and lemon create a sweet and slightly tangy center.
• Perfect handheld treat: Individual pies make them easy to serve, share and enjoy.
• Beautiful finish: A simple glaze and chopped walnuts add texture and a bakery-style look.

Strawberry Hand Pies deliver crisp layers, fruity filling and a lightly sweet finish in every bite.

A special thanks to California Walnuts for this wonderful summer treat.

What Are Hand Pies

Hand pies are small, individual pastries filled with sweet or savory fillings and baked or fried, designed to be eaten without utensils.

The dough is folded over the filling to create a sealed pocket, making them portable, convenient and less messy than traditional pies.

They can be filled with ingredients like fruit, meat, vegetables or cheese, and are popular because they’re easy to customize and perfect for snacks, lunches or on-the-go meals.

What Goes With Strawberry Hand Pies

These sweet hand pies pair well with simple additions that enhance their flavor and create a complete dessert experience:

• Vanilla ice cream: Adds a creamy, cool contrast that melts into the warm strawberry filling beautifully.
• Whipped cream: A light topping that complements the fruit without overpowering it.
• Fresh strawberries: Reinforces the berry flavor and adds a fresh, juicy element to the plate.
• Coffee or tea: Balances the sweetness and makes these perfect for an afternoon treat.
• Hot chocolate or milk: Creates a cozy pairing that works especially well for dessert or snacks.

These pairings make Strawberry Hand Pies perfect for gatherings, brunch or sweet treats.

Strawberry Hand Pies Recipe

Strawberry Hand Pies fill flaky dough with sweet strawberry mixture, then bake until golden and finish with a simple glaze.

Prep time: 30 minutes + chilling
Cook time: 20-24 minutes
Total time: About 2 hours
Servings: 6 hand pies

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

To prepare Strawberry Hand Pies, you’ll need the following kitchen tools:

• Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accurately measuring flour, sugar and other ingredients.
• Food Processor: To grind walnuts and prepare the dough and filling.
• Mixing Bowls: To combine filling and frosting ingredients.
• Rolling Pin: To roll the dough evenly into rectangles.
• Cutting Board and Knife: To cut dough into even portions.
• Parchment Paper: To line the baking sheet and prevent sticking.
• Baking Sheet: To bake the hand pies evenly.
• Pastry Brush: To apply egg wash for a golden finish.
• Fork: To crimp and seal the edges.
• Wire Rack: To cool the hand pies completely.

These tools make it easy to create flaky strawberry hand pies with a sweet filling, crisp edges and a smooth glazed finish every time.

Ingredients

These ingredients come together to create flaky hand pies with a sweet strawberry filling.

Dough:

• California walnuts
• All-purpose flour
• Cane sugar
• Salt
• Unsalted butter
• Ice cold water
• Egg

Strawberry walnut filling:

• Strawberries
• Lemon juice
• Cornstarch
• Cane sugar
• Finely chopped California walnuts

Frosting:

• Powdered sugar
• Milk
• Beetroot powder
• Finely chopped California walnuts

How To Make Strawberry Hand Pies

Pulse the walnuts in a food processor until finely ground, then add flour, sugar and salt and pulse to combine.

Add the cubed butter and pulse until the mixture forms small crumbs, then add cold water one tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together.

Shape the dough into two discs, wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Pulse the strawberries with lemon juice until slightly chunky, then transfer to a saucepan and whisk in cornstarch and sugar.

Heat on low until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat, stir in chopped walnuts and refrigerate.

Roll out one dough disc and cut into rectangles, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Brush edges with egg wash, add filling to the center, then top with another rectangle of dough and crimp edges to seal.

Freeze for 20 minutes, then preheat the oven to 375°F.

Trim edges if needed, brush with egg wash and bake for 20–24 minutes until golden.

Cool slightly, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Whisk together powdered sugar, milk and beetroot powder, drizzle over the pies and top with chopped walnuts, then let the glaze set before serving.

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