Description
Cherry Cheesecake Hand Pies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of cream cheese and cherry pie filling encased in a crispy fried pie crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 g granulated sugar
- 113 g cream cheese, softened
- 595 g cherry pie filling (canned)
- Refrigerated pie crusts, sufficient for 6 hand pies
- 60 g powdered sugar
- 5 ml corn syrup
- 15 ml water
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- Fill a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with vegetable oil to a depth of 10–12 cm. Attach a cooking thermometer and heat oil to 190°C. Maintain precise temperature control to ensure even frying.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and softened cream cheese. Use a hand mixer to blend until smooth and homogeneous.
- Unroll refrigerated pie crust onto a lightly floured surface. Using a 13–15 cm bowl as a guide, cut out six circles. If necessary, gently roll out dough to obtain extra rounds.
- On each pie crust round, spread a heaping tablespoon (approx. 20 g) of cream cheese filling and top with 30 g cherry pie filling.
- Lightly brush water along the perimeter of each dough round. Fold dough over filling to create a half-moon shape. Pinch and crimp along the edge to ensure a secure seal.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, corn syrup, and water until smooth. Reserve for glazing.
- Carefully lower one assembled pie into the preheated oil. Fry for 2–3 minutes, turning for even browning, until golden. Remove using a slotted utensil and transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- While still warm, brush both sides of each fried pie with glaze using a pastry brush. Place on a wire rack or parchment-lined tray to set.
- Repeat frying and glazing for remaining pies. Serve hand pies immediately for optimal texture.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for best results.
- Keep the assembled pies covered to prevent them from drying out before frying.
- Adjust the sweetness of the glaze according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg