These Chocolate-Filled Hand Pies are the perfect handheld dessert with a golden, flaky crust and a gooey chocolate filling. Whether you use semi-sweet or milk chocolate, they’re irresistibly delicious, and the option to top them with extra melted chocolate makes them even more indulgent!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 hand pies (depending on size) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of pre-made pie crusts (or homemade pie dough)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- Optional: additional chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pie Crusts: Roll out your pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Cut them into circles or rectangles, depending on your desired hand pie shape. Use a cookie cutter or knife for uniform shapes.
- Make the Chocolate Filling: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips with the heavy cream, stirring until smooth and creamy. Allow the mixture to cool slightly so it thickens.
- Assemble the Hand Pies: Spoon a small amount of the chocolate mixture onto the center of half the pie crust shapes, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Seal the Pies: Place the remaining pie crust shapes on top of the chocolate-filled ones, pressing the edges together gently. Use the tines of a fork to seal the edges and create a decorative border.
- Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of the hand pies lightly with the egg wash.
- Bake: Place the pies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
- Serve: Let the hand pies cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, sprinkle some chocolate chips on top while they are still warm for a melty finish.
Notes
- You can substitute the chocolate chips with Nutella or another chocolate spread for a different flavor.
- These hand pies are best enjoyed warm, but they can be stored in an airtight container for a few days and reheated in the oven for a crispy finish.
- Feel free to add a pinch of salt to the chocolate mixture to enhance the flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (based on 10 servings)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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