Description

Golden, flaky puff pastry stuffed with creamy cheesecake filling and sweet-tart cherry preserves—these Cherry Cheesecake Hand Pies are the perfect grab-and-go treat. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a fun party dessert, or just easy food ideas for satisfying your sweet tooth, this easy recipe fits the bill. It’s everything you love about cheesecake in a handheld form, with crisp layers, melty filling, and just the right amount of sweetness. Ideal for brunch, dessert, or even gifting, they deliver joy in every bite.

Ingredients

1 package of puff pastry sheets (2 sheets), thawed
6 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup cherry pie filling or cherry preserves
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheets to even them. Cut each sheet into 4 rectangles (8 total).
Spoon a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of 4 rectangles, leaving a border around the edges.
Add a teaspoon of cherry filling on top of the cream cheese.
Brush the edges with egg wash, place another rectangle on top, and press to seal with a fork.
Cut a small slit in the top of each hand pie for ventilation.
Brush tops with remaining egg wash.
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes