Pecan Hand Pies
There’s no slicing or serving with these Pecan Hand Pies. Just grab one and enjoy!
One of my all-time favorite desserts is pecan pie. It’s been a staple in my baking for many years. I’m always thinking of new ways to make it, with additional flavors or some other twist. These Pecan Hand Pies are one of my favorite twists on the classic.
These little pies turn pecan pie into a grab-and-eat treat. There’s no slicing and serving. Just pick up one of these and enjoy!
The filling is a little different than traditional pecan pie. It’s less gooey with the absence of corn syrup. Instead, it’s a simple mixture of butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and pecans that I think works better in for these pies. You’ll still get the great flavor of a sweet pecan filling that you love.
For these pies, I like to use one of my favorite pastry doughs. You can, of course, use a traditional pie crust recipe, but this simple dough made with cream cheese is perfect for hand pies and mini pies. It mixes easily and handles so well. I almost always use a food processor to make this dough, but you can mix it by hand as you normally would mix a pie crust.
Unlike a lot of baked goods, these pies are actually better the day after they’re baked. That makes them a great make-ahead dessert for those of us who like to get things done in advance. That also makes them great for gifting if you like to make homemade treats for friends and family.
These Pecan Hand Pies are a great alternative to traditional pecan pie, especially for those of you who don’t like to use corn syrup or don’t have easy access to it. Plus, they’re just the kind of individual treats that add a perfect grab-and-eat option to dessert time!
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These grab-and-eat Pecan Hand Pies are such a great twist on a classic dessert! *I recommend a food processor with at least an 11-cup capacity for this volume of dough. Alternately, you can also mix with a pastry blender, a fork, or your fingers. Bake or Break is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.Pecan Hand Pies
Ingredients
For the pastry:
For the filling:
For assembling:
Instructions
To make the pastry:
To make the filling:
To assemble:
Notes
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10 Comments on “Pecan Hand Pies”
They are beautiful. I can’t wait to try making them.
Dip these freeze well?
Hi, Carol They should freeze just fine. I’d thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat at a low temperature in the oven.
I would like to make these and send them to a service member. Do they need to be refrigerated?
They don’t need to be refrigerate if they’ll be eaten within a few days. I’ve not tried shipping them, but I might try shipping them frozen. They’ll thaw by the time they get to their destination and extend their freshness.
I love pecan pie! These hand pies look so delicious!
These look delicious. Will defintely have a go at making these. I love that you add the gram weight of ingredients next to the ‘cup’ measurement. Those of us in the UK really appreciate this, Thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m working on adding weights for all my recipes, but it will definitely take a while. 🙂
Hi, just found these. They are so pretty. Just wondering how you got the edges to look so fluted. Did you just use a fork or something more fancy? Would love my pies to look this cute!!!
Hi, Kristen! I use the fluted cutter referenced at the bottom of the recipe and then use a fork to seal the edges.