Vanilla Hand Pies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These vanilla hand pies are my go to treat when I want something homemade but don't have all day in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, they're perfect for busy weeknights or weekend baking. The buttery, flaky pastry comes together quickly with cold butter, and the vanilla custard filling is silky and absolutely delicious. Vanilla extract contains antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation, so you can feel a little better about indulging. They're also incredibly budget friendly since most people already have these basic ingredients on hand. These little pies are best served warm with a cup of coffee or tea.
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Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 200 gcold unsalted butter
- 200 gconfectioners' sugar
- 2large eggs
- 400 mlmilk
- 1 tsppure vanilla extract
- 1 tspsalt
- 100 gunsalted butter, melted
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gvegetable shortening
- 1 tspvanilla bean paste
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cold butter, and confectioners' sugar. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- 3
Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until the dough comes together in a ball.
- 4
Add the milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the dough is smooth and pliable.
- 5
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten slightly into a disk shape.
Tip: Use a rolling pin to help shape the dough.
- 6
Place a small spoonful of vanilla filling in the center of each dough disk. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle and press the edges together to seal.
Tip: Use a fork to crimp the edges.
- 7
Brush the tops of the pies with the melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pies are golden brown.
- 9
Allow the pies to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
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