These easy heart shaped strawberry hand pies are made with refrigerated pie dough, strawberry jam, and a simple powdered sugar icing, making them an easy dessert that looks special without extra work.
They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, but also work beautifully for baby showers, bridal showers, weddings, or any celebration where you want an easy, handheld dessert that can be made ahead and served without fuss.
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Recipe at a Glance
Prep: 15 min | Cook/Bake: 15 min | Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 8 hand pies
Main Ingredients: refrigerated pie dough, strawberry jam, powdered sugar
Best For: Valentine’s Day, baby showers, bridal showers, dessert tables, simple treats
Make Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate unbaked pies up to one day ahead, then bake when ready
Storage: Store baked pies in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days
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Table of Contents
- Recipe at a Glance
- What I Love About This Recipe
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Storage & Serving Tips
- Recipe FAQ's
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- Food Safety Tips
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What I Love About This Recipe
What I love about this recipe is how easy it is to make while still feeling special.
Using refrigerated pie dough keeps prep quick, and the strawberry filling and glaze add just the right amount of sweetness.
They’re easy to decorate, easy to serve, and work for everything from holidays to everyday treats.
If you enjoy easy hand pies, you might also like my apple hand pies or fried peach pies made with canned biscuits.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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Substitutions and Variations
Use a different filling: Swap strawberry jam for raspberry, cherry, blueberry, or apple pie filling for a new flavor.
Try a different dough: Refrigerated biscuit dough or homemade pie dough can be used instead of pie dough for a softer texture.
Change the shape: Use a round or fluted cookie cutter if you don’t have heart shapes.
Switch the sprinkles: Use holiday sprinkles to match the season or skip them for a simple look.
Air fryer option: Bake in an air fryer at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, checking early for doneness.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Step 1: Unroll the pie dough and cut out heart shapes using a large cookie cutter. Re-roll any scraps with a rolling pin and cut more hearts until you have an even number. You’ll need 16 hearts to make 8 hand pies.
Step 2: Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of strawberry preserves onto the center of half of the hearts, leaving a small border around the edges. Set aside about 1 tablespoon of preserves for the icing.
Step 3: Place the remaining heart shapes on top of the filled ones. Use a fork to crimp the edges all the way around, sealing the pies closed.
Step 4: Cut two small slits in the top of each pie. This is to allow steam to escape. Chill the hand pies for about 30 minutes before baking.
Step 5: Transfer the pies to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes. You want the crust to be golden and the pies lift easily from the parchment.
Step 6: Move the baked hand pies to a wire rack and let them cool. Prepare the icing using the reserved strawberry preserves.
Step 7: Decorate with the icing and add fun Valentine's Day sprinkles.
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO chill the filled hand pies for 10–15 minutes before baking to help them keep their shape and prevent filling from leaking out.
❌ DO NOT overfill the pies, as too much jam can spill out and make sealing the edges difficult during baking.
Storage & Serving Tips
Refrigerate: Store baked hand pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let them come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
Freezer: Freeze unglazed hand pies in a single layer until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Thaw and Reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then warm in a 300°F oven for a few minutes if desired.
Serving Tips: Serve on a platter with fresh strawberries or add a light dusting of powdered sugar just before serving for a simple finish.
Recipe FAQ's
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Yes, you can assemble the pies and refrigerate them unbaked for up to 24 hours before baking.
Yes, unglazed hand pies can be frozen before baking or after baking and cooled completely.
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Heart Shaped Strawberry Hand Pies
Ingredients
- 2 refrigerated pre-made crusts
- 1 cup strawberry preserves
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- sprinkles
Equipment
- Valentine's Day Sprinkle Mixes (Lots o' Hearts Confetti 2.6oz)
Method
- Preheat the oven to 365°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Unroll the pie crust and cut out heart shapes. With a rolling pin, re-roll any scrap dough to get an even number of hearts.
- Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of the strawberry preserves onto the center of every other heart. Reserve about 1 tablespoon for the icing.
- Top with remaining heart and crimp the edges with a fork all the way around the heart, sealing the top and the bottom hearts together.
- Cut 2 small slits in the top.
- Transfer to the baking sheet and place the tray in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill the dough.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and they lift off of the parchment paper easily.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Combine the powdered sugar, reserved strawberry preserves and the heavy cream in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk until it's a smooth consistency.
- Spoon or spread the icing on top of each of the hand pies and finish with sprinkles.
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Notes
Tips:
- Use a large 4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to make evenly sized hand pies that bake at the same rate and look uniform.
- Keep the filling centered and leave a small border around the edges to help prevent leaks during baking.
- For the icing, add a small drop of food coloring if you want a softer or brighter pink shade, mixing well before adding more.
Storage:
- Baked hand pies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can assemble the pies ahead of time and refrigerate them unbaked for up to 24 hours before baking.
- For best results, glaze the pies after they have cooled and just before serving.
Air Frying Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for a few minutes before adding the hand pies so they start baking evenly.
- Place the hand pies in a single layer with space between them to allow air to circulate and prevent uneven browning.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, checking at the 7-minute mark, and remove once the crust is golden and set.
- Let the hand pies cool slightly before icing so the glaze sets instead of melting.
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Food Safety Tips
- Cook foods to a safe internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C) when applicable.
- Use separate utensils for raw and cooked ingredients.
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling uncooked foods.
- Avoid leaving food at room temperature for extended periods.
- Stay nearby while food is cooking.
- Use cooking oils suited for higher-heat cooking.
- Ensure proper airflow when using a gas stove.
- More kitchen safety guidance is available at USDA.gov.
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