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Heart Shaped Hand Pies

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An adorable Valentine's Day dessert you'll love!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
30 minutes
Servings 6
Cost 20

Ingredients

  • 2 packaged pie crusts
  • 1/4 pound strawberries chopped
  • 1/4 pound raspberries
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp. almond extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • course sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine berries, almond flour, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and almond extract.
  • Unroll dough and place on floured work surface.
  • Cut out dough with heart shaped cookie cutter, making six total. Re-roll the dough and cut as needed
  • Place the six hearts on to a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Spoon one tablespoon of fruit mixture onto the center of each heart.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together egg and water to make the egg wash.
  • Lightly egg wash the edges and place another dough heart on top of the filled heart.
  • Press edges with a fork to seal and create a decorative look.
  • Slice an X into the center of each heart to help heat escape while baking.
  • Lightly brush the egg wash again over the top.
  • Shake red sugar sprinkles on top of the hearts.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Allow pies to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
  • Serve pies warm or at room temperature.