Ingredients
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
– 1/4 cup cold water plus 2 tablespoons
– 2 cups chopped strawberries
– 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (adjust based on sweetness of berries)
– 1 teaspoon cornstarch
– 1 cup chopped dark chocolate
– 2 tablespoons heavy cream
– 1 large egg, beaten
– 1 tablespoon water
– Turbinado sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
1-First, prepare the dough by combining 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Cut in 1 cup cold unsalted butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs, then add 1/4 cup cold water plus 2 tablespoons gradually until it forms a ball. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to keep it flaky.
2-While the dough rests, mix up the filling. In another bowl, stir together 2 cups chopped strawberries, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until everything is well coated. Add 1 cup chopped dark chocolate and 2 tablespoons heavy cream for a gooey center that melts just right.
3-Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out one dough disk on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness, then cut it into 5Γ5 inch squares. For tips on achieving that perfect flaky crust, check out this flaky pie crust guide from experts.
4-Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the strawberry mixture into the center of each square, top with 1 tablespoon chopped dark chocolate, brush the edges with heavy cream, and fold into triangles. Press and crimp the edges with a fork, then make an egg wash by mixing 1 beaten egg with 1 tablespoon water.
5-Brush the tops with the egg wash, sprinkle with turbinado sugar, and cut small vents in the tops for steam. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown, then let them cool on a wire rack. If youβre into other baked goods, you might try mini Earl Grey honey scones for a similar cozy treat.
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βοΈ Use cold ingredients to keep dough flaky.
π₯ Expect filling to bubble during baking; this is normal.
π¬ Adjust sugar in filling based on sweetness of strawberries.
βοΈ Hand pies freeze well for later enjoyment.
π©βπ³ Make it a fun family activity by involving everyone in the assembly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Dough chilling time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
