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Crispy Peach Cream Cheese Hand Pies

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These crispy peach cream cheese hand pies are a quick and easy homemade treat with a flaky, buttery crust and a creamy, fresh peach filling. Ready in 20 minutes, they are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 refrigerated puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 2 medium fresh peaches, peeled and diced
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for brushing crust)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in diced peaches without mashing.
  3. Unfold thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Roll out to about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness if needed. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, yielding 8 squares total.
  4. Spoon 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the peach and cream cheese mixture onto the center of each square, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges.
  5. Fold each square diagonally to form a triangle. Press edges with fingers and crimp with a fork to seal tightly.
  6. Brush the tops of each pie with beaten egg. For extra crispiness, brush melted butter over the egg wash.
  7. Place hand pies on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until crust is puffed and golden brown.
  8. Let pies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold while working to maintain flakiness. Do not overfill pies to prevent leaking. Use a fork to crimp edges for a classic look and to seal filling inside. Reheat leftovers in an oven or toaster oven to keep crust crisp; avoid microwaving.

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