Chocolate Hazelnut Hand Pies
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Channel: Dimitra's Dishes · 2018 · People & Blogs
Get this recipe and many more on my website: https://www.dimitrasdishes.com/recipes/chocolate-hazelnut-hand-pies Makes 16-18: For the Pastry: ½ pound unsalted butter, softened 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 cups all-purpose flour The Filling: ½ -1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread ½ banana, cut into thick slices 5-6 strawberries, sliced Optional: toasted chopped hazelnuts Egg wash: 2 egg yolks with 2 tablespoons water Sugar for sprinkling on top Preheat the oven to 375°F, 190°C. Begin with the pastry. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth in a tabletop mixer with the paddle attachment. Add the flour and beat until incorporated. Collect all the dough on the counter and form a round disk. Cover with plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for about 30 minutes till 1 hour to allow to rest and harden a bit. This dough can be stored in the freezer up to one month. Lightly dust a work surface with flour and roll the dough out to about 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut out 4-inch circles and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gather the remaining dough and roll out again, cut out circles and repeat until dough is all formed into circles. Place a teaspoon of chocolate hazelnut spread on one side of the circle. Top with banana slices, strawberry slices, hazelnuts, or your favorite combination. Fold the dough over and use a fork to press down and seal the edges. Place the pies on the baking tray, pierce the tops with the tines of a fork so that steam releases during baking. Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake 25 minutes or until they are golden. Enjoy! Make Ahead Tips: • The pastry dough can be prepared and frozen up to a month in advance. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and follow remaining instructions. • These pies can be assembled, placed on baking trays and chilled in the freezer until firm. Transfer the frozen pies in freezer safe bags and store in the freezer 2-3 weeks. When ready to bake, place on baking trays lined with parchment paper, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar and bake at 350 °F until golden. • These pastries can be assembled the day before serving and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dimitrasdishes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dimitras.dishes/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dimitrasdis0637/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DimitrasDishes Here are links to some of my favorite cooking tools. The links take you to Amazon where I'm proud to be an affiliate partner :) My cutting board: http://amzn.to/2e2p8ED Kitchen Aid Mixer: http://amzn.to/2dQXU0b Food Processor: http://amzn.to/2eXcvZd Microplane: http://amzn.to/2eL2vTo Madeleine Pan: http://amzn.to/2dQU1sm Cheesecake Pan: http://amzn.to/2eXaGeQ Vitamix Blender: http://amzn.to/2eXcvbH Nonstick pan: http://amzn.to/2eL804t Cast iron pan: http://amzn.to/2dQYfjs Pastry Bag: http://amzn.to/2e2v0xD Half sheet baking pans: http://amzn.to/2fcv7cD Thanks for watching! I'd love to see your recreations of these dishes so please share pics with me on social media :) Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and spread the word so that we can make the world more delicious!
