Description
Blackberry Cream Cheese Hand Pies are a delightful and easy dessert perfect for late summer, combining the sweetness of blackberries with creamy cheese in a flaky pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the blackberries, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Roll out the pie crusts and cut them into circles.
- Place a spoonful of the blackberry mixture in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter filling, adjust the sugar to taste.
- These hand pies can be frozen before baking for later use.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg