CHERRY-AND-CREAM-CHEESE HAND PIES

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A cross between a sour cherry pie and a cheese Danish, these flaky pastries are the perfect way to showcase the ephemeral summer fruit.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces sour cherries, pitted and halved (1 3/4 cups)
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 pinches kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, plus 3/4 teaspoon fresh juice
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 large egg yolk, plus 1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
1 pound all-butter puff pastry, thawed if frozen

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine 1 1/4 cups cherries, 1/4 cup sugar, 4 teaspoons flour, and a pinchof salt in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook 30 seconds more, then remove from heat and let cool completely, 30 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cherries and lime juice (you should have 1 cup).
  • Beat together cream cheese, lime zest, egg yolk, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and remaining pinch of salt on medium speed until smooth. Beat in coconut and remaining 1 tablespoon flour.
  • On a lightly floured sheet of parchment, roll out dough to a 16 1/2-by-12 1/2-inch rectangle. Trim edges. Cut in half horizontally; cut each half into four 4-by-6-inch rectangles (8 total). Slide parchment onto a baking sheet; refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • Remove dough from refrigerator. Place 1 tablespoon cream-cheese mixture on one short side of a piece of dough. Top with about 2 tablespoons cherry mixture. Brush edges with egg wash, then fold dough over to enclose filling. Press edges with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Cut a 1-inch vent in top of each pastry. Brush off excess flour, then brush with egg wash. Freeze 15 minutes. Transfer to oven, reduce temperature to 375 degrees, and bake until pies are puffed, golden brown, and bubbling, 32 to 37 minutes. Transfer immediately to a wire rack; let cool completely.

Burbank Hines
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The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and creamy. I would definitely make these again.


OP RIHAN GAMER YT
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These hand pies were delicious! I loved the combination of the cherries and cream cheese.


Zionna Bell
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I made these hand pies for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect size for a snack or a lunchbox treat. I'll definitely be making these again.


Knight B
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These hand pies were a little bit of work to make, but they were worth it! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and creamy. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.


Debra Watson
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I've made these hand pies a few times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the combination of the sweet cherries and the tangy cream cheese.


Hassan Sahab
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These hand pies were delicious! The cherry filling was sweet and tart, and the cream cheese filling was creamy and smooth. The crust was flaky and golden brown. I would definitely make these again.


Musfiq Hossain
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I made these hand pies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Najib Ullah Khattak
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These hand pies were easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Mulan Rajab
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The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and creamy. I would definitely make these again.


Josue Velasquez
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These hand pies were delicious! I loved the combination of the cherries and cream cheese.


Thabang Mcini
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I made these hand pies for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect size for a snack or a lunchbox treat. I'll definitely be making these again.


anastasiababyangels nursery
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These hand pies were a little bit of work to make, but they were worth it! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and creamy. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.


Samuel Muyoboke
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I've made these hand pies a few times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the combination of the sweet cherries and the tangy cream cheese.


Muhib Samoo
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These hand pies were delicious! The cherry filling was sweet and tart, and the cream cheese filling was creamy and smooth. The crust was flaky and golden brown. I would definitely make these again.


Mary Birdsall
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I made these hand pies for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.


WOHA BEAUTY
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These cherry and cream cheese hand pies were a hit with my family! The flaky crust and sweet filling were perfect, and they were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.