Nutella Banana Hand Pies

I love Hand Pies, they are amazing pastries made with pie crust with either sweet or savory filling, perfect for any time of the day. They are very easy to put together, you can prepare the dough in advance and have it ready for whenever you are craving some delicious snacks for the entire day. Today I want to share with you these amazing Nutella Banana Hand Pies.

For this recipe, I’ve chosen a Nutella and Banana filling with a bit of crunch coming from the toasted hazelnuts. With an irresistible flavored filling, crunchy hazelnuts, and a flaky buttery pie crust these hand pies are really out of this world.

You can choose each time a different filling, there are so many options you can never get bored of these. You can make these with apples, berries, chocolate, peanut butter, cheese, and various savory fillings. It is hard not to fall in love with them.

How to make Nutella Banana Hand Pies

Begin by preparing the pie dough. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar until well combined. Using a pastry blender, fork, or pastry processor, incorporate the butter into the flour mixture until crumbs form. Add water and stir until the mixture comes together to form a dough.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, shaping it into a disk, and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to chill and firm up.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, setting it aside for later use.

How to shape hand pies

On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch (3mm) thickness. Using a cutter, cut out circles with a diameter of approximately 3 1/2 inches (9 cm). Re-roll any remaining dough and continue cutting out circles until all the dough is used.

Place about 1 teaspoon of Nutella on one half of each circle of dough, then sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over the Nutella and add a slice of banana. Brush the edges of the dough circles with beaten egg, then fold the dough over the filling to create semi-circles. Use a fork to press the edges together firmly, sealing the pies shut.

Arrange the assembled pies on the prepared baking tray. Brush the top of each pie with more beaten egg and sprinkle brown sugar over the top for a delightful caramelized finish.

Bake the pies in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown color and become slightly crisp. Once baked, allow the pies to cool slightly before serving.

These delectable Nutella and banana hand pies are sure to be a hit with everyone!  Hope you will try them out. If you do make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. Would love to see how they turn out for you. Enjoy!

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