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Jaggery Cream Cheese Hand Pies

Indulgent Jaggery Cream Cheese Hand Pies That Wow Every Bite

These Jaggery Cream Cheese Hand Pies blend creamy cream cheese with sweet jaggery for a unique dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8 pockets
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Cookie Cutter or Cup

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 2 crusts Refrigerated Pie Crusts Ensure they are at room temperature for easy handling.
  • 1 large Beaten Egg (for egg wash) Provides a glossy finish.

For the Filling

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat cream cheese works best.
  • 1/2 cup Jaggery Can substitute with brown sugar if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (for topping) Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Avoid using the whole egg to prevent excess moisture.

For Serving

  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar (optional) Dust on top for an elegant finish.

Instructions
 

How to Make Jaggery Cream Cheese Hand Pies

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with jaggery until smooth, then mix in the egg yolk and vanilla.
  • Unroll the refrigerated pie crusts and cut out 4-inch circles.
  • On one half of each circle, spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling and top with 1 teaspoon of jaggery.
  • Brush the edges with beaten egg, fold over, and crimp sealing the edges.
  • Place on lined baking sheets, brush tops with beaten egg, and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  • Allow to cool on the baking sheets briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

These hand pies are portable and easy to make, perfect for gatherings or a quick dessert fix.

Nutrition

Serving: 1hand pieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cream cheese, Desserts, hand pies, jaggery, Jaggery Cream Cheese Hand Pies, sweet treats
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