Home » Blog » Course » Desserts » Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Hand PiesChocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Hand Pies Pin RecipeRate RecipePublished: Mar 1, 2022 · Modified: Aug 21, 2022 by Andrea + Stef · This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. The most amazing dessert. A deep fried chocolate peanut butter cheesecake hand pie is the ultimate dessert. Jump to Recipe These amazingly flavorful deep fried chocolate peanut butter cheesecake hand pies are sure to satisfy everybody’s sweet tooth. The sweet, crunchy and flaky crust and the silky, creamy chocolate peanut butter filling are a match made in heaven. Table of Contents DEEP FRIED CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE HAND PIES INGREDIENTSINSTRUCTIONSOVEN AND AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONSSTORAGE TIPSRELATED RECIPESFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSDeep Fried Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Hand PiesMORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE These deep fried hand pies combine the deliciousness of pie, cheesecake, chocolate and peanut butter to form the ultimate dessert. This sounds like they hard to make but surprisingly they only use simple ingredients and are ready in no time. We’ve also included instructions on how to bake them in the oven or the air fryer. Even though the recipe calls for ready made pie crust, you can also make your own. Here is the recipe for our favorite home made pie crust. DEEP FRIED CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE HAND PIES INGREDIENTS This recipe for fried peanut butter cheesecake hand pies only needs a few ingredients for maximum flavor. You may have all of these chocolate peanut dessert ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts. Jump to Recipe Vanilla ExtractGranulated SugarPeanut Butter: Use regular creamy peanut butter like Skippy or Jif. Cream Cheese: Brick style cream cheese works great with this recipe. Semi-sweet chocolate chips: You can also substitute bittersweet or milk chocolate chips. Refrigerated pie crust: Use any packaged pie crust that contains 2 rolled out circles of pie dough. You can even make your own pie crust if you like. Powdered sugarCorn syrup: Light corn syrup gives your glaze a great consistency and adds a nice sheen to the finished hand pies. Water INSTRUCTIONS If you’d like to print this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You’ll also find nutrition information. TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED: dutch oven or other heavy bottom potcandy thermometer or oil thermometermedium sized bowlhand mixermeasuring cups and spoonsrolling pin6 inch bowlsknifepastry brush PREHEAT THE OIL: In a heavy dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, add 5 inches of vegetable oil for frying. It is best to use a candy thermometer to make sure the temperature is what you want. Bring to 375 ºF. KITCHEN TIPMake sure you have the oil at the correct 375 ºF temperature before you start frying. If your oil is too cold the pies will absorb too much oil while cooking and become oily. If the oil is too hot the hand pies will burn on the outside, while staying undercooked on the inside. KITCHEN TIPWhen frying it is important to use an oil with a high smoke point like vegetable, canola, or peanut oil. Oils with a low smoke point may cause an odd taste in your food. COMBINE FILLING INGREDIENTS: In a medium sized bowl, add the cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and vanilla extract. MIX THE PEANUT FILLING: Use a hand mixer to mix all the ingredients together. CUT OUT PIE CRUST: Open your refrigerated pie crust or roll out homemade pie crust. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out enough so you can fit 3 6” bowls on your pie crust. Cut around the bowls with a knife to make your hand pie pie crust. You will cut out 6 total. DISTRIBUTE FILLING: Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of peanut butter cream cheese mixture onto the pie crust round. ADD CHOCOLATE CHIPS: Sprinkle the top with 10-15 chocolate chips. Using your fingers or a pastry brush, brush water on the edges of the crust to help seal the edges together. SEAL AND CRIMP: Fold the pie crust in half. Use your fingers to crimp the edges and seal together. COMBINE GLAZE INGREDIENTS: Add water, corn syrup and powdered sugar to a bowl. MIX GLAZE: Whisk together the glaze ingredients. KITCHEN TIPThe corn syrup in the glaze gives the hand pies a nice sheen and helps set the glaze so it is dry to the touch. DEEP FRY HAND PIES: Deep fry hand pies one at a time in your oil. They should be cooked in about 2-3 minutes. KITCHEN TIPIf you have a deep fryer, you can fry more hand pies at a time. REMOVE PIES FROM OIL: They will be ready to remove when they are a deep golden brown. GLAZE HAND PIES: Glaze immediately. Using a pastry brush, brush the glaze on both sides of the hand pie and set on a cooling rack to set. KITCHEN TIPDrizzle the hand pies with chocolate to make them look even more delicious for a special occasion. FINISH AND SERVE: Repeat the process with each additional hand pie. Serve immediately. OVEN AND AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONS If you don’t want to deep fry your hand pies you can cook them in the oven or the air fryer. OVEN: Bake on parchment paper on a baking sheet in the oven at 450°F for 10-12 minutes. AIR FRYER: Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. STORAGE TIPS Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning. Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag and refrigerate or store on the counter for up to 3 days if you can’t eat it the next day. Freeze: Store in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrosting: A great way to defrost is in the refrigerator overnight. Reheating: Use the microwave, air fryer, or toaster oven to reheat leftovers. Turtle Hand Pies Warm and delicious turtle hand pies cook quickly in the air fryer. Chocolate, pecan and caramel make the perfect filling for these easy to make pastries. See Recipe RELATED RECIPES While we love deep fried chocolate peanut butter cheesecake hand pies we also love some of these other recipes and think you will as well. TURTLE HAND PIE: Love chocolate, caramel and pecans? Try our turtle hand pie recipe. CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRY HAND PIE: Dip a hand pie in chocolate for an extra treat. Our Chocolate strawberry hand pie recipe will teach you how. CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE HAND PIE: These hand pies combine apples, caramel and cheesecake filling. A delight for every fruit pie lover. CHERRY CHEESECAKE HAND PIES: If you are a big fan of all things cherry and cheesecake, then you are going to love these air fryer turnovers. CHOCOLATE LASAGNA: This no bake layered chocolate dessert is an absolute creamy chocolate indulgence. Your family will love it! PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE DIP: This simple and quick peanut butter cheesecake dip will be a hit with your family or at your next party. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can you make deep fried chocolate peanut butter cheesecake hand pies in the oven or air fryer?Yes, these hand pies can also be baked in the oven on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at 450 ºF for 10-12 minutes, or baked in the air fryer at 350ºF for 10 minutes. How do I stop the filling from leaking out of my hand pies?It is very important not to overfill your hand pies and to make sure the edges of the pastry stay clean. Brush the edges with water or egg wash, press together with a fork or your fingers, then crimp the edges. This should prevent juices from running out. Can I use puff pastry instead of pie crust?We do no recommend to use puff pastry for this recipe. hand pie 5 from 7 votes Deep Fried Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Hand Pies Author Andrea + Stef Course Dessert Cuisine American Prep Time 30 minutes minutes Cook Time 20 minutes minutes Print Pin Rate 6 hand pies The most amazing dessert. A deep fried chocolate peanut butter cheesecake hand pie is the ultimate dessert. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipmentheavy dutch oven or any other heavy bottom potcandy thermometer or oil thermometer hand mixer6 inch bowlsRolling Pinpastry brush Ingredients 1x2x3xPie Ingredients:▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract▢ ¼ cup granulated sugar▢ 4 oz cream cheese▢ ¼ cup peanut butter▢ 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips▢ 1 package refrigerated pie crustSugar Glaze Ingredients:▢ ½ cup powdered sugar▢ 1 teaspoon corn syrup▢ 1 tablespoon water▢ Oil for frying InstructionsIn a heavy dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, add 5 inches of vegetable oil for frying. It is best to use a candy thermometer or oil thermometer to make sure the temperature is what you want. Bring to 375°.In a medium sized bowl, add the cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and vanilla. Use a hand mixer to mix together. Open your refrigerated pie crust or roll out homemade pie crust. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out enough so you can fit 3 6” bowls on your pie crust. Cut around the bowls with a knife to make your hand pie pie crust. You will cut out 6 total. Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of peanut butter cream cheese mixture onto the pie crust round. Sprinkle the top with 10-15 chcolate chips. Using your fingers or a pastry brush, brush water on the edges of the crust to help seal the edges together. Fold the pie crust in half. Use your fingers to crimp the edges and seal together. Make the icing. In another bowl, mix together the water, corn syrup, and powdered sugar. Deep fry hand pies one at a time in your oil. They should be cooked in about 2-3 minutes. They will be ready to remove when they are a deep golden brown. Glaze immediately. Using a pastry brush, brush the glaze on both sides of the hand pie and set on a cooling rack to set. Repeat the process with each additional hand pie. Serve immediately. NotesMake sure you have the oil at the correct temperature before you start frying. If your oil is too cold the pies will absorb too much oil. If it is too hot they will burn on the outside, while staying undercooked on the inside. If you have a deep fryer, you can fry more hand pies at a time. Alternatively, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Hand Pies can also be baked in the oven at 450 ºF for 10-12 minutes, or baked in the air fryer at 350ºF for 10 minutes. Allow the hand pies to cool for 5-30 minutes. Deep fried hand pies are best eaten as soon as they are cool enough to do so. You may store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Drizzle the hand pies with chocolate to make them look even more delicious for a special occasion. NutritionCalories: 714kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 4mg Did you create this? 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