Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Christmas Tree Hand Pies. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, these flaky pastries are filled with your choice of seasonal jams or pie fillings. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family afternoons, they offer a sweet bite of nostalgia that will fill your home with warmth and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup fruit jam or pie filling (e.g., cherry or apple)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until smooth.
- Cut out tree shapes using a cookie cutter or knife. Aim for uniform sizes for even baking.
- On half of each tree shape, place a small spoonful of fruit jam or filling—avoid overstuffing.
- Fold the pastry over to create pockets, sealing the edges with a fork. Brush each pie with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown. After cooling slightly, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg