Description
These Pineapple Lime Coconut Hand Pies are a delightful tropical treat perfect for any occasion. A flaky pie crust filled with sweet pineapple, zesty lime, and coconut, these hand pies are a burst of sunshine in every bite. Enjoy them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
Pie Dough:
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie dough (or homemade, enough for 8 hand pies)
Filling:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- zest of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup shredded sweetened coconut
Others:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
- optional glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar mixed with 1–2 teaspoons lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Filling: In a saucepan, combine pineapple, sugar, cornstarch, lime zest, and lime juice. Cook until thickened, then stir in coconut. Let cool.
- Assemble Pies: Roll out pie dough, cut into circles, place filling, fold over, and seal edges. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving. Drizzle with glaze if desired.
Notes
- These hand pies can be frozen unbaked for later use.
- For extra flavor, consider using toasted coconut.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious treat.
