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Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Whole Wheat Hand Pies
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Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Whole Wheat Hand Pies

These Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Whole Wheat Hand Pies are the perfect handheld sweet treat on any occasion. Filled with a lightly sweet strawberry filling and wrapped with a flaky, buttery whole wheat crust, with a hint of cinnamon spice and cream cheese---these hand pies are a true favorite for any sweet tooth.
Prep Time1 hour 25 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 55 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Calories: 2850kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

Pastry Dough:

  • 2 ½ cups organic whole wheat pastry flour
  • ½ cup organic all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold + cubed (1 stick)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon pure cane sugar
  • ½ cup water, iced cold

Strawberry Filling:

  • ½ cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 21 oz. can Strawberry pie filling (See Notes for Strawberry Compote Recipe!)

Other:

  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • organic brown sugar, garnish

Instructions

  • To begin, add the organic all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, pure cane sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt to a large bowl and whisk ingredients together. Next add in cold cubed butter and cream cheese, and using a pastry blender, blend the butter into the flour until they resemble “peas”.  Now, add in the water and knead slightly until the dough is able to form into a perfect dough ball. **Ensure that it's not too wet or dry.** Once you make a dough ball, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour and 30 minutes.
  • In the meantime, prepare pie filling by using a 21 oz. can of strawberry pie filling or making your own compote. If making your own, follow recipe notes! If using the can-version, simply place filling into a medium bowl and add 1-2 Tbsps pure cane sugar and a pinch of cinnamon to add flavor. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Once dough ball has fully refrigerated, remove and place it on a nicely flour surface. Using a rolling pin, flatten dough about 1” inch thick and cut into 4” inch circles. Now, fill each dough circle with 1 tablespoon of the strawberry mixture, then 1-2 slices of fresh strawberries, and place other cut out circle atop the other, and using the edges of a fork to crimp around the edges of the dough. Repeat for each hand pie and place each pie on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a space in between each one for when they rise.
  • Before placing them in the oven, brush each hand pie lightly with the egg mixture. Cut two small slits on the tops of each pie, and sprinkle each pie with coarse brown sugar and bake them for 25-30 minutes, until pies are golden brown and insides are cooked through and bubbling through the edges.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool, about 10 minutes. When fully cooled, grab a pie or TWO and enjoy!
  • Bon Appetite!

Notes

To make Strawberry Compote: Combine 3 cups diced strawberries, 1 cup pure cane sugar, 2 Tbsps lemon juice, ¼ cup water, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer until the strawberries are soft. Now mix 1 Tbsp corn starch in a small bowl with 2 Tbsps warm water until well combined and lump-free. Add mixture to saucepan with strawberries and stir until syrup thickens and reduced slightly, approximately 8-10 minutes, Continue to stir occasionally.

Nutrition

Calories: 2850kcal | Carbohydrates: 283g | Protein: 85g | Fat: 163g | Saturated Fat: 90g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 44g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1263mg | Sodium: 3053mg | Potassium: 1787mg | Fiber: 36g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 5714IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 422mg | Iron: 19mg