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Hearts of Palm Hand Pies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 hand pies
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and savory Hearts of Palm Hand Pies featuring a creamy, flavorful filling wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these vegetarian hand pies combine sautéed hearts of palm with cream cheese, garlic, and smoked paprika for a satisfying meatless treat.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) hearts of palm, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Sauté onions and garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Cook hearts of palm: Stir in the chopped hearts of palm and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to combine flavors and warm through. Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  4. Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine the sautéed hearts of palm mixture with softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to create a creamy, flavorful filling.
  5. Prepare the puff pastry: On a floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry if needed and cut it into 8 equal rectangles.
  6. Assemble hand pies: Place a spoonful of the filling onto one side of each pastry rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges. Fold the pastry over the filling, creating a pocket, and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
  7. Apply egg wash and bake: Transfer the hand pies to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash to achieve a beautiful golden glaze. Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes or until the hand pies are puffed and golden brown.
  8. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the hand pies cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Serve these hand pies warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
  • For added freshness, include chopped herbs such as parsley or chives in the filling.
  • To make a vegan version, substitute cream cheese with plant-based alternatives and omit the egg wash or use non-dairy milk to brush the pastry.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/hearts-of-palm-hand-pies-recipe/