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Crispy Air Fryer Strawberry Hand Pies with Cream Cheese Filling

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These crispy air fryer strawberry hand pies feature a flaky puff pastry crust filled with a luscious cream cheese and fresh strawberry filling. Perfect for a quick, homemade dessert without heating up the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package store-bought puff pastry (thawed but still cold)
  • 1 egg (room temperature, for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (to mix with egg for wash)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced (or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk (optional, to loosen filling)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Almond flour (optional, for gluten-free crust if using gluten-free puff pastry)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine diced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to create a jammy texture.
  2. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add heavy cream a little at a time if a softer consistency is desired.
  3. Lightly flour your workspace and roll the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth out creases, about 12 by 12 inches.
  4. Cut the pastry into 4 or 6 equal squares depending on preferred size.
  5. Place about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center of each square, then top with 1 tablespoon of the strawberry mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges.
  6. Fold the pastry over to form a triangle or rectangle and press edges gently.
  7. Use a fork to seal the edges firmly, creating a decorative seal to prevent filling leakage.
  8. Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush the tops and edges of each pie with the egg wash.
  9. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  10. Place the pies in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between them.
  11. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and puffed. Start checking at 8 minutes if your air fryer runs hot.
  12. Transfer pies to a cooling rack and let cool for 5 minutes to crisp further.
  13. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold for best puffiness. Do not overfill pies to prevent leaking. Arrange pies with space in air fryer basket for even cooking. Flip pies halfway through cooking for even browning. Egg wash is essential for a golden, sealed crust. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and coconut milk. Gluten-free puff pastry can be used with almond flour dusting.

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