Description

Cupid’s Love Pies are adorable, heart-shaped mini hand pies filled with sweet strawberry or raspberry jam, perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations or as charming homemade gifts. These golden-baked treats are easy to prepare using refrigerated pie crusts and can be personalized with optional icing or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra festive touch.

Ingredients

Pie Ingredients

1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts), thawed
½ cup strawberry or raspberry jam
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Optional: pink or red food coloring, powdered sugar for dusting, or icing drizzle

For Icing (optional)

½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 teaspoons milk
Red or pink food coloring (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Cut Out Heart Shapes: Unroll the thawed pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out an even number of hearts (approximately 16–20 depending on your cutter size).
Assemble the Pies: Place half of the heart shapes on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of strawberry or raspberry jam into the center of each heart.
Seal the Pies: Top each jam-filled heart with another heart cutout. Gently press the edges together with your fingers or use a fork to crimp and seal the pies to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
Apply Egg Wash and Sugar: Brush the tops of the pies with the beaten egg to give them a beautiful golden color when baked. Sprinkle the tops evenly with granulated sugar for added sweetness and a slight crunch.
Bake: Bake the pies in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the pies to cool on a wire rack to room temperature.
Prepare Optional Icing and Decorate: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with 1 to 2 teaspoons of milk until smooth. Add a drop of red or pink food coloring if desired for a festive touch. Drizzle the icing over the cooled pies or dust them with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

These mini pies are perfect for Valentine’s Day parties or as sweet homemade gifts to loved ones.
You can swap the strawberry or raspberry jam with alternatives like Nutella, chocolate spread, or cherry jam for variety.
Store the pies at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer freshness, refrigerate them in an airtight container.
If you want to make the pies ahead, you can assemble them and freeze before baking. Bake directly from frozen by adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.