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Raspberry Hand Pies

Andrea + Stef — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:09:21 +0000

If you love everything berry flavored, these super yummy raspberry mini pies are perfect for you. These deep fried turnovers are crispy and flaky on the outside and bursting with sweet raspberry flavor on the inside.

Deep fried raspberry hand pies are a great dessert for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day. You can make them extra special by drizzling them with chocolate and serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Even though the recipe calls for ready made pie crust, you can also make your own. Here is the recipe for our favorite homemade pie crust.

❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE RASPBERRY HAND PIES

✔️ These are the perfect combination of sweet and flaky.

✔️ Deep fry them or follow our instructions for baking them in the oven or air frying them.

✔️ Quick and easy to assemble with canned pie filling.

✔️ Delicious, easy to make glaze brings the recipe together.

RASPBERRY HAND PIES INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these raspberry turnover ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

Raspberry pie filling
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 sugar
Corn syrup: Light corn syrup gives your glaze a great consistency and adds a nice sheen to the finished hand pies.
Water
Canola Oil (optional if frying)

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.

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.

COMBINE GLAZE INGREDIENTS: Add water, corn syrup and powdered sugar to a bowl.

MIX GLAZE: Whisk together the glaze ingredients. The corn syrup in the glaze gives the hand pies a nice sheen and helps set the glaze so it is dry to the touch.

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 raspberry pie filling onto the pie crust round.

BRUSH WITH WATER: 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.

DEEP FRY HAND PIES: Deep fry raspberry hand pies one at a time in your oil. They should be cooked in about 2-3 minutes.

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.

FINISH AND SERVE: Repeat the process with each additional hand pie. Allow to cool for 5-30 minutes, then serve immediately.

⚠️ TIPS FOR THE BEST DEEP FRIED HAND PIES

✔️ Make 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.

✔️ When 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.

✔️ Sealing pie crusts together well is important. Use a fork or your fingers to pinch the edges together well.

✔️ Brush the glaze on the hand pies as soon as you remove them from the fryer.

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 your deep fried pies 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 mini pie leftovers.

MORE PIE RECIPES

While we love deep fried raspberry hand pies we also love some of these other recipes and think you will as well.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can you make deep fried raspberry 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 and getting messy.

Can I use puff pastry instead of pie crust?

We do not recommend to use puff pastry for this recipe.

Raspberry Hand Pies

Coverd in flaky pie crust and full of sweet raspberry flavor, these glazed mini pies are an amazing dessert all year round.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword deep fried pastry, mini raspberry pie, raspberry hand pies, raspberry turnover

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Servings hand pies

Calories 379kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

heavy dutch oven or other heavy bottom pot
candy thermometer or oil thermometer
Rolling Pin
6 inch bowls
knife
Medium Bowl
pastry brush

Ingredients

Pie ingredients:

1 can raspberry pie filling
1 package refrigerated pie crust

Sugar Glaze Ingredients:

½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon corn syrup
1 tbsp water

Instructions

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 or oil thermometer to make sure the temperature is what you want. Bring to 375°.
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 raspberry pie filling on top of the pie crust round.
Using your fingers or a pastry brush, brush water on the inner 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 raspberry hand pie and set on a cooling rack to set.
Repeat the process with each additional hand pie.
Allow to cool for 5-30 minutes, then serve immediately.

Notes

Make 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.

Drizzle with chocolate for an added appeal.

OPTIONAL: Bake hand pies in the oven for 10-12 minutes at 450ºF.

OPTIONAL: Bake hand pies in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 350ºF.

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.

Nutrition

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Peach Hand Pies

Andrea + Stef — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 01:48:11 +0000

These incredibly delicious deep fried peach hand pies come together quickly by using store-bought pie filling and refrigerated crust. They combine a sweet and flaky crust with a flavorful and juicy peach filling. This classic American treat makes the perfect dessert for any dinner or backyard bbq.

You can serve these mini peach pies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or other ice cream of your choice to make it an extra special sweet treat.

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.

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

OTHER FRUITY FILLINGS – In case peach pie is not your favorite pie, you can choose any other fruit pie filling that you prefer, such as raspberry, apple, cherry or blueberry.

CHEESECAKE COMBINATION – Another insanely delicious filling for hand pies is cheesecake. You can combine your cheesecake filling with a fruit filling or even peanut butter and chocolate. Here are some of our favorite recipes for cheesecake hand pies:

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.

DEEP FRIED CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE HAND PIES: Crispy and flaky on the outside and creamy on the inside, these hand pies are every chocolate and peanut butter lover’s dream.

PEACH HAND PIES INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these glazed peach hand pies ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

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Peach pie filling: It is important to use peach pie filling and not just canned peaches. The syrup of regular canned peaches has not been thickened with corn starch or flour and will therefore become soupy during cooking and leak out.
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 sugar
Corn 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.

Jump to Recipe

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:

dutch oven or other heavy bottom pot
candy thermometer or oil thermometer
medium sized bowl
rolling pin
6 inch bowls
knife
pastry brush

KITCHEN TIP

Make 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.

When 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 GLAZE INGREDIENTS: Add water, corn syrup and powdered sugar to a bowl.

MIX GLAZE: Whisk together the glaze ingredients.

KITCHEN TIP

The corn syrup in the glaze gives the hand pies a nice sheen and helps set the glaze so it is dry to the touch.

DISTRIBUTE FILLING: Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of peach pie filling on top of the pie crust round.

BRUSH WITH WATER: Using your fingers or a pastry brush, brush water on the inner 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.

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 TIP

If 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.

FINISH AND SERVE: Repeat the process with each additional peach hand pie. Allow the hand pies to cool for 5-30 minutes, then serve immediately.

KITCHEN TIP

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.

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

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.

RELATED RECIPES

While we love deep fried peach hand pies we also love some of these other recipes and think you will as well.

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.
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.
CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE HAND PIE: These hand pies combine apples, caramel and cheesecake filling. A delight for every fruit pie lover.
GRANNY SMITH APPLE PIE: This simple and delicious apple pie has a flaky crust and a sweet and tart filling that tastes great all year round.
FRIED S’MORES: This new twist on an American classic will sure be a hit at your next summer bbq.
FRIED OREOS: These fried oreos are super yummy and easy to make at home. Try our recipe to surprise your family with these fun American fair treats.
OIL PIE CRUST: This amazing pie crust only uses a few ingredients and is ready in less than 5 minutes.

Granny Smith Apple Pie Recipe

Classic apple pie recipe with the perfect balance of tart apples and a sweet filling in a sugar-sprinkled crust. Make this delicious apple pie dessert to accompany any meal.

See Recipe

Raspberry Hand Pies

Coverd in flaky pie crust and full of sweet raspberry flavor, these glazed mini pies are an amazing dessert all year round.

See Recipe

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can you make deep fried peach 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?

Can I use puff pastry instead of pie crust?

We do not recommend using puff pastry for this recipe.

hand pie, peach

Peach Hand Pies

These super easy peach hand pies are absolutely scrumptious, use only a few ingredients and they are ready in no time.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword deep fried hand pie, flaky mini pie, mini peach pie, peach hand pie

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Servings hand pies

Calories 492kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

heavy dutch oven or other heavy bottom pot
candy thermometer or oil thermometer
Rolling Pin
6 inch bowls
knife
pastry brush
Medium Bowl

Ingredients

Pie Ingredients:

1 can peach pie filling
1 package refrigerated pie crust
oil for frying

Sugar Glaze Ingredients:

½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon corn syrup
1 tablespoon water

Instructions

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 or oil thermometer to make sure the temperature is what you want. Bring to 375°.
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 peach pie filling on top of the pie crust round.
Using your fingers or a pastry brush, brush water on the inner 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.
Allow to cool for 5-30 minutes, then serve immediately.

Notes

If you have a deep fryer, you can fry more hand pies at a time.

OPTIONAL: Bake hand pies in the oven for 10-12 minutes at 450ºF.

OPTIONAL: Bake hand pies in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 350ºF.

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.

Nutrition

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Deep Fried Cheesecake

Andrea + Stef — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:01:57 +0000

These wonderful deep fried cheesecake bites offer a crispy outside and a smooth, creamy, and silky center. They are a perfect dessert for a party as they can be eaten without plates or utensils.

Deep fried cheesecake bites are the ideal choice if you want to whip up a quick dessert for surprise guests as you can store the ingredients in your pantry and freezer for a while to have them ready in a pinch.

By using Bisquick pancake mix and a store bought frozen cheesecake these fried cheesecake bites can be ready in as quick as half an hour.

DEEP FRIED CHEESECAKE INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these cheesecake bite ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

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Bisquick pancake mix
Milk: Whole or skim milk works well in this recipe.
Vegetable Oil: Canola oil can be substituted.
Egg
Frozen cheesecake: We used plain vanilla cheesecake for this recipe, but you can experiment with different flavors like chocolate, peanut butter or lemon.
Powdered sugar

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.

Jump to Recipe

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:

dutch oven or other heavy bottom pot
candy thermometer or oil thermometer
medium bowl
whisk or hand mixer
knife
slotted utensil

PREHEAT THE OIL: In a heavy dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, add 3-4 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 TIP

Make sure you have the oil at the correct 375 ºF temperature before you start frying. If your oil is too cold the cheesecake bites will absorb too much oil while cooking and become oily. If the oil is too hot the cheesecake bites will burn on the outside, while staying undercooked on the inside.

When 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 PANCAKE BATTER INGREDIENTS: Add pancake mix, milk, vegetable oil and egg to a mixing bowl.

WHISK PANCAKE BATTER: Whisk until most of the lumps are gone. The mixture should be thick enough to coat your cheesecake bite without the batter running off. Add more mix if the batter is too thin. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.

CUT OFF EDGES: Cut off the edges of the cheesecake to turn the center into a square.

SLICE CHEESECAKE: Slice the cheesecake into 12 equal square pieces.

COVER WITH BATTER: Immerse a cheesecake square into the pancake batter with your hands. Coat completely. Allow excess batter to drip off.

KITCHEN TIP

FUN IDEA: Put your cheesecake on a stick ( popsicle stick or skewer) to deep fry.

DEEP FRY: Carefully put cheesecake into the hot oil. Flip occasionally with a slotted utensil to get an even deep golden brown on both sides of the cheesecake.

KITCHEN TIP

You should be able to fry multiple cheesecake bites at once, depending on the size of your pot. If they’re too overcrowded in your pot they might stick together.

REMOVE FROM OIL: Remove golden battered cheesecake from the oil. Place on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the rest of the cheesecake pieces.

DUST: Dust cheesecake bites with powdered sugar.

COOL: Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve.

KITCHEN TIP

To make the fried cheesecake bites even more decadent, serve with a bowl of chocolate sauce or chocolate ganache, strawberry sauce, or caramel sauce for dipping. You can also drizzle the cheesecake bites with a sauce of your choice.

RELATED RECIPES

While we love deep fried cheese cake bites we also love some of these other recipes and think you will as well.

DEEP FRIED COOKIE DOUGH: The perfect dessert for all cookie dough lovers.

DEEP FRIED OREO: These fried oreos are super yummy and easy to make at home. Try our recipe to surprise your family with these fun American fair treats.

DEEP FRIED PEANUT BUTTER BALLS: If you love all things peanut butter, you will devour these chocolate peanut butter treats.

PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS: These tender pumpkin muffins with a creamy cheesecake center will be your new favorite fall dessert.

NO BAKE CHEESECAKE: This creamy, silky vanilla cheesecake with a melt-in-your-mouth graham cracker crust is absolutely divine.

Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling Recipe

Delicious, tender muffins packed with a medley of pumpkin and cheesecake flavors. Everything is baked together in one pan for a scrumptious pumpkin muffin with a smooth, creamy cheesecake center.

See Recipe

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long can you store deep fried cheesecake leftovers?

Deep fried cheesecake bites are best eaten fresh to get the maximum benefit of the crunchy outside and creamy filling. The wet filling will soak into the crust after a while and ruin its crispiness. They are therefore not ideal for storage.

Can you reheat deep fried cheesecake?

Deep fried cheesecake is best eaten fresh. We do not recommend reheating them as they would lose their crispiness.

Can you use different cheesecake flavors?

Yes, you can use a chocolate or peanut butter cheesecake instead of a classic vanilla one.

Deep Fried Cheesecake

These deep fried cheesecake bites are a fun way to spruce up a frozen cheesecake. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, they are the ideal finger food dessert for a party.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cheesecake bites, deep fried cheesecake

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 5

Servings bites

Calories 171kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Dutch Oven or other heavy bottom pot
candy thermometer or oil thermometer
bowl
whisk or hand mixer
knife
slotted spoon or other slotted utensil

Ingredients

1 cup Bisquick pancake mix
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 egg
1 frozen cheesecake
¼ cup powdered sugar
Oil for frying

Instructions

Fill a heavy bottom pot 3-4 inches deep with vegetable oil. Use an oil or candy thermometer in the oil to monitor the temperature. Bring oil to 375°F.
Add pancake mix, milk, vegetable oil and egg to a mixing bowl.
Whisk until most of the lumps are gone. Batter should be thick enough to coat your cheesecake bites without the batter running off. Add more mix if the batter is too thin. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.
Slice the cheesecake into equal square slices.
Immerse a cheesecake square into the pancake batter with your hands. Coat completely. Allow excess batter to drip off.
Carefully put cheesecake into the hot oil. Flip occasionally with a slotted utensil to get an even deep golden tone on both sides of the cheesecake.
Remove golden battered cheesecake from the oil. Place on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the rest of the cheesecake pieces.
Dust cheesecake bites with powdered sugar.
Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve.

Notes

If your oil is too cold the cheesecake bites will absorb too much oil. If it’s too hot they will burn.

You should be able to fry multiple cheesecake bites at once, depending on the size of your pot. If they’re too overcrowded in your pot they might stick together.

Fun idea: Put your cheesecake on a stick (popsicle stick or skewer) to deep fry.

Nutrition

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Deep Fried S’mores

Andrea + Stef — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:40:57 +0000

For everyone who can’t wait for next summer to make some delicious s’mores around a campfire, we have the perfect recipe for you. With just a few simple ingredients you can now make deep fried s’mores in your kitchen all year round.

By using all the traditional components of this American classic: graham crackers, Hershey’s chocolate bars and big, fluffy marshmallows, all the original flavor is still there, but the crispy batter on the outside is taking it to another level.

DEEP FRIED S’MORES INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these deep fried s’mores 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

Bisquick pancake mix
Milk: Whole or skim milk work well in this recipe.
Vegetable oil: Canola oil can be substituted.
Egg
Graham crackers: Use rectangular sheets that can be broken into squares.
Marshmallows: Rectangular shaped s’more sized marshmallows work best for this recipe. We do not recommend using mini marshmallows because they would fall out during dipping and frying.
Hershey chocolate bars: Milk or dark chocolate can be used.

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.

Jump to Recipe

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:

dutch oven or other heavy bottom pot
candy thermometer or oil thermometer
medium bowl
whisk or hand mixer
slotted spoon or slotted utensil
kitchen tongs

PREHEAT THE OIL: Fill a heavy bottom pot 5-6 inches deep with vegetable oil. Use an oil or candy thermometer in the oil to monitor the temperature. Bring oil to 375°F.

KITCHEN TIP

Make sure you have the oil at the correct 375 ºF temperature before you start frying. If your oil is too cold the s’mores will absorb too much oil while cooking and become oily. If the oil is too hot the s’mores will burn.

KITCHEN TIP

When 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 PANCAKE BATTER INGREDIENTS: Add pancake mix, milk, vegetable oil and egg to a mixing bowl.

WHISK PANCAKE BATTER: Whisk until most of the lumps are gone. The mixture should be thick enough to coat your s’more without the batter running off. Add more mix if the batter is too thin or more milk if the mixture is too thick. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.

STACK S’MORES: Stack a s’more by breaking your graham cracker sheets in half so you have 2 squares. Place one square down and put a marshmallow on top.

ADD CHOCOLATE: Then add a square of chocolate (half a Hershey bar).

FINISH S’MORES: Finish the stack by adding the top graham cracker. Make 8 of these.

KITCHEN TIP

Try making smaller s’mores if you are making them for little kids.

DIP THE S’MORES: Coat s’more in batter, holding them together with you hands or tongs. Shake gently to remove excess batter.

DEEP FRY: Gently place battered s’more into the hot oil. Hold the s’more in the hot oil with tongs for a couple seconds beore releasing the tongs. This will help the batter start to cook up and keep the s’more together. Alternatively, just hold half the s’more in the oil with your hands, being very careful to keep your fingers away from oil splatter.

KITCHEN TIP

If you have a deep fryer, you can also fry your s’mores in that.

REMOVE FROM OIL: Remove from the oil when the whole s’more is a deep golden brown. Place on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the rest of the s’mores.

COOL: Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes then eat while warm.

KITCHEN TIP

OPTIONAL: Dust your chocolate s’mores with powdered sugar.

KITCHEN TIP

To be able to fully enjoy the gooey marshmallow and melty chocolate center of a battered and fried s’more, eat them while they are warm. Once they cool or are refrigerated the graham cracker becomes soggy.

RELATED RECIPES

While we love marshmallow s’mores we also love some of these other recipes and think you will as well.

DEEP FRIED CHEESECAKE: These crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside cheesecake bites are the ideal dessert for parties.

CHOCOLATE LASAGNA: This no bake layered chocolate dessert is an absolute creamy chocolate indulgence. Your family will love it!

DEEP FRIED SNICKERS: Are you a Snickers lover? This quick and easy recipe will sure provide you with new levels of enjoyment of your favorite candy bar.

BANANA S’MORES: These hands free banana s’mores combine chocolate and marshmallows with fresh banana flavor. They are the perfect dessert for a campfire or backyard bbq.

Deep Fried Strawberry Shortcake

This lovely summer dessert combines deep fried biscuits with sweet strawberries and whipped cream. It is the perfect sweet treat at your next summer party.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long can you store deep fried s’mores?

Deep fried s’mores are only good when eaten warm right after they are done. Once they cool or are stored in the refrigerator the graham cracker becomes soggy. They are therefore not suited to be stored.

Can you reheat deep fried s’mores?

Deep fried s’mores, like most fried foods, are best eaten fresh. We do not recommend reheating them as they would lose their crispiness and texture.

What can you use instead of graham crackers for s’mores?

Even though a delicious graham cracker is part of the original s’mores recipe, you can get creative and try out other options such as digestive biscuits, ginger snaps, Nilla wafers or even saltines.

Deep Fried S’mores

A fun new twist on a traditional summer dessert. Deep fried s'mores are quick and easy to make and produce a perfectly gooey chocolate and marshmallow center.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword battered s’mores, chocolate marshmallow dessert, deep fried s’mores

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Resting time 5

Servings large deep fried s’mores

Calories 294kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Dutch Oven or other heavy bottom pot
candy thermometer or oil thermometer
Medium Bowl
whisk or hand mixer
slotted spoon or heat resistant spatula
tongs

Ingredients

1 cup Bisquick pancake mix
½ cup milk
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 egg
8 graham cracker sheets
8 large s'more size rectangular marshmallows
4 Hershey's chocolate bars (dark or milk chocolate)
Oil for frying

Instructions

Fill a heavy bottom pot 5-6 inches deep with vegetable oil. Use an oil or candy thermometer in the oil to monitor the temperature. Bring oil to 375°F.
Add pancake mix, milk, vegetable oil and egg to a mixing bowl.
Whisk until most of the lumps are gone. Batter should be thick enough to coat your s'mores without the batter running off. Add more mix if the batter is too runny or more milk if it is too thick. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.
Stack a s'more by breaking your graham cracker sheets in half so you have 2 squares. Place one square down and put a marshmallow on top, then a square of chocolate (half a Hershey bar) then the top graham cracker. Make 8 of these.
Coat s'more in batter, holding them together with you hands or tongs. Shake gently to remove excess batter.
Gently place battered s'more into the hot oil. Hold the s'more in the hot oil with tongs for a couple seconds beore releasing the tongs. This will help the batter start to cook up and keep the s'more together. Alternatively, just hold half the s'more in the oil with your hands, being very careful to keep your fingers away from oil splatter.
Use a slotted spoon or heat resistant spatula to flip the s'more over contunually to cook evenly.
Remove from oil when the whole s'more is a deep golden brown. Place on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the rest of the s'mores.
Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes then eat wile warm.

Notes

Deep fried s’mores are only good when eaten warm, because once they cool or are stored in the fridge the graham cracker becomes soggy.

Try making smaller s’mores if you are making them for little kids.

Nutrition

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Hand Pies

Andrea + Stef — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:35:39 +0000

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.

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.

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Vanilla Extract
Granulated Sugar
Peanut 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 sugar
Corn 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 pot
candy thermometer or oil thermometer
medium sized bowl
hand mixer
measuring cups and spoons
rolling pin
6 inch bowls
knife
pastry brush

KITCHEN TIP

When 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.

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 TIP

The 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 TIP

If 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 TIP

Drizzle 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?

Can I use puff pastry instead of pie crust?

We do no recommend to use puff pastry for this recipe.

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Deep Fried Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Hand Pies

The most amazing dessert. A deep fried chocolate peanut butter cheesecake hand pie is the ultimate dessert.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate peanut butter cheesecake, chocolate peanut butter dessert, chocolate peanut butter hand pie

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Servings hand pies

Calories 714kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

heavy dutch oven or any other heavy bottom pot
candy thermometer or oil thermometer
hand mixer
6 inch bowls
Rolling Pin
pastry brush

Ingredients

Pie 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 crust

Sugar Glaze Ingredients:

½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon corn syrup
1 tablespoon water
Oil for frying

Instructions

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 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.

Notes

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.

Nutrition

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Deep Fried Strawberry Shortcake

Andrea + Stef — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:01:00 +0000

These insanely good, stacked strawberry shortcakes are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and silky, fluffy whipped cream. This classic American summer dessert is the star of strawberry season and will be a new staple in your family.

Deep fried strawberry shortcakes combine crispy biscuits, sweet strawberries and whipped cream to form the most delicious dessert “sandwich”. By using refrigerated biscuits, these summer delights are ready in no time and are sure going to impress your family and guests.

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

MIXED BERRY SHORTCAKE – Strawberry shortcake is an American classic, but this doesn’t meant you cannot be creative with your berry toppings. You could simply use raspberries, blueberries, blackberries or even a medley of mixed berries to personalize your deep fried shortcakes.

DEEP FRIED CRESCENT DOUGH – In case you just ran out of canned biscuits, you might also try to use crescent dough for your shortcakes. Just unroll the dough and cut each crescent triangle in half before frying.

DEEP FRIED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these deep fried strawberry shortcake ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

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Grands biscuits
Strawberries: Pick bright red and fresh strawberries for best flavor.
Whipping cream: Pre-made whipping cream or cool whip can be substituted.
Granulated sugar
Oil for frying: Use a vegetable oil or peanut oil.

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.

Jump to Recipe

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:

dutch oven or other heavy bottom pot
candy thermometer or oil thermometer
knife
mixing bowls
whisk or hand mixer
slotted spoon or utensil
stand mixer with a whisk attachment

PREHEAT THE OIL: In a heavy dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, add 5-6 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 TIP

Make sure you have the oil at the correct 375 ºF temperature before you start frying. If your oil is too cold the biscuits will absorb too much oil while cooking and become oily. If the oil is too hot the biscuits will burn on the outside, while staying undercooked on the inside.

KITCHEN TIP

When 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.

DIVIDE BISCUITS: Using your thumbs, peel a biscuit in half so it becomes two thinner biscuits.

DEEP FRY: Add all 16 biscuit pieces to your hot oil, about 4 at a time. Using a slotted spoon, turn frequently to cook evenly on both sides.

KITCHEN TIP

You should be able to fry even more biscuits at once, depending on the size of your pot. If they’re too overcrowded in your pot they might stick together.

KITCHEN TIP

If you have a deep fryer, you can also fry more biscuits at a time.

REMOVE FROM OIL: When biscuits have puffed up and are a deep golden brown, remove them from the oil with a slotted utensil. Place on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the rest of the biscuits.

DUST WITH SUGAR: Sprinkle each biscuit with a little sugar on each side.

PREPARE STRAWBERRIES: Add sliced strawberries and a ½ cup of granulated sugar to a large bowl.

KITCHEN TIP

For a less sweet option, omit the sugar from the strawberries and/or do not sprinkle the biscuits with sugar after frying.

MIX STRAWBERRIES: Using a spatula, gently stir together.

MARINATE STRAWBERRIES: Set strawberries aside to marinate to create a thickened syrup.

MAKE WHIPPED CREAM: Add heavy cream and a ¼ cup of granulated sugar (or powdered sugar) to the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk until stiff peaks form. (You can also use a hand whisk or hand mixer to whip up the cream.)

KITCHEN TIP

If you are a big fan of vanilla flavor, you can add a ¼ – ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract to your cream.

KITCHEN TIP

If you prefer, you can use pre-made whipped cream or even cool whip.

START STACKING: Start layering your strawberry shortcake by putting a bottom layer of biscuit on a plate.

ADD LAYERS: Then add a layer of marinated strawberries and a layer of whipped cream.

FINISH STACKING: Add another biscuit, more whipped cream and top with more strawberries.

SERVE: Serve immediately.

STORAGE TIPS

You can store the whipped cream in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. We do not recommend storing the marinated strawberries for longer than a couple of hours, as they will get soggy and lose their texture.

Deep fried biscuits are also not suitable for longer storage, because the outside will lose its crispiness.

RELATED RECIPES

While we love deep fried strawberry shortcake we also love some of these other recipes and think you will as well.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRY HAND PIES: Dip a hand pie in chocolate for an extra treat. Our Chocolate strawberry hand pie recipe will teach you how.

DEEP FRIED S’MORES: This new twist on an American classic will sure be a hit at your next backyard bbq.

BLACKBERRY AND APPLE CRUMBLE: Blackberries and apples create this wonderful summer dessert. It is best served warm with a scoop of ice cream.

STRAWBERRY AND RHUBARB HAND PIE: These deliciously flakey hand pies combine strawberries and rhubarb for a sweet and tart fruit filling, perfect for summer.

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Hand Pie

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Hand Pies are an easy 3 ingredient dessert that is snack size, almost mess free, and has just the right amount of filling.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is there cake in strawberry shortcake?

There is no cake in strawberry shortcake. Slightly sweetened biscuits form the “cake part” of a strawberry shortcake.

Can I make deep fried strawberry shortcake ahead of time?

Deep fried strawberry shortcake needs to be eaten right away to avoid a loss of crispiness and texture. However, you can prepare some individual components a bit in advance. Whipped cream should keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 hours. The marinated berries will also keep for a couple of hours in the fridge. The biscuits are best right out of the fryer, we do not recommend making them ahead of time.

Can I use frozen strawberries for strawberry shortcake?

We do not recommend using frozen strawberries or berries in this recipe. Frozen strawberries have lost their structure and are very wet. They are no real joy to eat in this dessert and may cause a soggy result. Use fresh and bright red strawberries for best results and flavor.

biscuits, strawberry

Deep Fried Strawberry Shortcake

This lovely summer dessert combines deep fried biscuits with sweet strawberries and whipped cream. It is the perfect sweet treat at your next summer party.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword deep fried biscuits, deep fried strawberry shortcake, strawberries and cream

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Servings strawberry shortcake stacks

Calories 617kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Dutch Oven or heavy bottom pot
candy thermometer oil thermometer
mixing bowls
knife
whisk or hand mixer
slotted spoon or utensil
stand mixer with whisk attachment

Ingredients

1 can Grands biscuits
4 cups strawberries sliced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup granulated sugar divided
oil for frying

Instructions

Fill a heavy bottom pot 3-4 inches deep with vegetable oil. Use an oil or candy thermometer in the oil to monitor the temperature. Bring oil to 375°F.
Mix strawberries with a ½ cup of granulated sugar in a medium bowl.
Set strawberries aside to marinate while you fry the biscuits to create a thickened syrup.
Using your thumbs, peel a biscuit in half so it becomes two thinner biscuits.
Add all 16 biscuit pieces to your hot oil, about 4 at a time. Using a slotted spoon, turn frequently to cook evenly on both sides.
When biscuits have puffed up and are a deep golden brown, remove them from the oil with a slotted utensil. Place them on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Sprinkle each biscuit with a little sugar on each side.
Make whipped cream by mixing whipping cream with a ¼ cup of granulated sugar (or powdered sugar) in a mixer with a whisk until stiff peaks form. (You can also use a whisk or hand mixer to whip up the cream.)
Start layering your strawberry shortcake by putting a bottom layer of biscuit on a plate.
Then add a layer of marinated strawberries and a layer of whipped cream.
Add another biscuit, more whipped cream and top with more strawberries.
Serve immediately.

Notes

If your oil is too cold the biscuits will absorb too much oil while cooking and become oily. If the oil is too hot the biscuits will burn on the outside while staying undercooked on the inside.

If you prefer, you can use pre-made whipped cream or even cool whip.

For a less sweet option, omit the sugar from the strawberries and/or do not sprinkle the biscuits with sugar after frying.

Nutrition

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Deep Fried Oreos

Andrea + Stef — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 07:52:00 +0000

A big draw of American fairs and carnivals is all the yummy food they offer. But why wait till carnival season to enjoy some fresh deep fried oreos? Follow this quick and easy deep fried oreo recipe to make this carnival classic whenever you are craving some.

This oreo dessert is super easy to make and fun for all ages. Your homemade fried oreos will definitely be the show stopper at parties, on game days or super bowl Sundays, kids birthdays or (let’s be honest) pretty much any day.

By using Bisquick pancake mix and oreos these fried treats can be ready in only 30 minutes.

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

OTHER OREO FLAVORS – We used original oreos in our recipe but you can try any of their flavor variations.

NUTTER BUTTERS – Satisfy your favorite peanut lover with some deep fried Nutter Butters.

TOPPINGS – Dust your deep fried oreos with powdered sugar, drizzle them with chocolate syrup or caramel sauce for some extra sweetness.

DEEP FRIED OREOS INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these oreo 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.

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Bisquick pancake mix
Milk: Whole or skim milk works well in this recipe.
Vegetable oil: Canola oil can be substituted.
Egg
Oreos: We used original oreos for this recipe, but you can experiment with all their different flavor options.

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.

Jump to Recipe

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:

dutch oven or other heavy bottom pot
candy thermometer or oil thermometer
medium bowl
whisk or hand mixer
slotted spoon or slotted utensil

KITCHEN TIP

Make sure you have the oil at the correct 375 ºF temperature before you start frying. If your oil is too cold the oreos will absorb too much oil while cooking and become oily. If the oil is too hot the oreos will burn.

When 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 PANCAKE BATTER INGREDIENTS: Add pancake mix, milk, vegetable oil and egg to a mixing bowl.

WHISK PANCAKE BATTER: Whisk until most of the lumps are gone. The mixture should be thick enough to coat your oreo without the batter running off. Add more mix if the batter is too thin. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.

COVER WITH BATTER: Immerse an oreo into the pancake batter with your hands. Coat completely. Allow excess batter to drip off.

KITCHEN TIP

FUN IDEA: Put your oreos on a stick ( popsicle stick or skewer) to deep fry.

FRY: Carefully put oreo into the hot oil. Flip occasionally with a slotted utensil to get an even deep golden brown on both sides of the oreo.

KITCHEN TIP

You should be able to fry multiple oreos at once, depending on the size of your pot. If they’re too overcrowded in your pot they might stick together.

REMOVE FROM OIL: Remove golden oreo from the oil. Place on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the rest of the oreos.

COOL: Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve.

KITCHEN TIP

OPTIONAL: Dust your deep fried oreos with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long can you store deep fried oreos?

Deep fried oreos are best eaten fresh to get the maximum benefit of the crunchy outside. Like all fried foods they are best right out of the fryer and are not ideal for storage. You can of course save them but we do not recommend storing them.

Can you reheat deep fried oreos?

Deep fried oreos are best eaten fresh. We do not recommend reheating them as they would lose their crispiness and texture.

Do oreos have to be frozen before frying?

No, oreos do not have to be frozen before frying.

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Deep Fried Oreos

You may know these yummy treats from a visit to the fair. Now you can make these deep fried oreos yourself at home with this quick and easy recipe.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword carnival food, deep fried oreo, game day food, oreo dessert

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Resting time 5

Servings deep fried oreos

Calories 83kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Dutch Oven or other heavy bottom pot
candy thermometer or oil thermometer
Medium Bowl
whisk or hand mixer
slotted utensil

Ingredients

1 cup Bisquick pancake mix
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 egg
24 Oreo cookies
Oil for frying

Instructions

In a heavy dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, add 3-4 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.
Add pancake mix, milk, vegetable oil and egg to a mixing bowl.
Whisk until most of the lumps are gone. The mixture should be thick enough to coat your oreo without the batter running off. Add more mix if the batter is too thin. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.
Immerse an oreo into the pancake batter with your hands. Coat completely. Allow excess batter to drip off.
Carefully put oreo into the hot oil. Flip occasionally with a slotted utensil to get an even deep golden brown on both sides of the oreo.
Remove golden oreo from the oil. Place on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the rest of the oreos.
Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve

Notes

If your oil is too cold the oreos will absorb too much oil. If it’s too hot they will burn.

You should be able to fry multiple oreos at once, depending on the size of your pot. If they’re too overcrowded in the pot they might stick together.

Optional: Dust your deep fried oreos with powdered sugar.

FUN IDEA: Put your oreos on a stick (popsicle stick or skewer) to deep fry.

Nutrition

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Turtle Hand Pies

Andrea + Stef — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 02:22:45 +0000

Turtle Hand Pies are made with Ghiradelli chocolate squares, gooey caramel chunks, and freshly chopped pecans wrapped in a flaked glazed crust.

We really love making full size pies, but being able to eat a hand pie is so much more convenient, and these are really cute!

You can make turtle hand pies in the oven or air fryer, we have included instructions for both, and each is delicious.

These little treats are easy enough to make on a weeknight or to serve on a holiday or special occasion with a side of vanilla ice cream.

To make things easy we are using refrigerated pie crusts, but if you want a good recipe for a homemade crust this one is the best!

TURTLE HAND PIE INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

Crust: Use a refrigerated pie crust or a frozen pie crust, defrosted.
Filling: chopped pecans, caramel, dark chocolate
Glaze: powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup

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CHERRY CHEESECAKE

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BLUEBERRY

A cross between a cobbler and pie, except no fork needed. Blueberry hand pies are the nostalgic hand held treat!

CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRY

Strawberry filled hand pies are great for Valentine’s day and as an edible gift.

CARAMEL APPLE

Apple hand pies can be made in the air fryer, full of flavor, including a creamy cheesecake filling.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need.

sharp knife or pastry cutter
basting brush
cutting board
whisk
baking sheet (sheet pan)
parchment paper (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this hand pie recipe. Don’t forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin.

PREPARE PIE CRUST: Sit out both of the pie crusts for 30 minutes to an hour so they come to room temperature. Flour the counter, and roll out the crusts.

CUT PIE CRUST: Use a 4-inch cookie cutter to cut out 12 circles from the two crusts. Use a rolling pin to roll the scraps to make additional pie crusts.

ADD CHOCOLATE: Place a piece of chocolate in the center of each circle ( 6 total because the others will be used for the top of the pies).

ADD CARAMEL & NUTS: Cut the caramel squares in half, and place the halves side by side on top of the chocolate. Top with a teaspoon of chopped pecans.

KITCHEN TIP

We cut the caramel square in half so that it sits flatter in the hand pie and also so that it melts more evenly. If you place the caramel square on top of the chocolate whole, the pie crust molds to the square shape before the caramel has a chance to melt and the hand pie takes on an odd shape.

CUT SLITS: Make three small slits on the pie dough you are going to use to cover the filling.

KITCHEN TIP

The slits allow the turtle hand pies to vent while they are cooking so the filling doesn’t explode from the edges.

BRUSH WITH WATER: Use a basting brush to gently apply a little water on the sides you make the slits in.

KITCHEN TIP

Adjust the amount of filling to make a pie that has plenty of everything inside, but one that you can also seal without everything falling out or splitting apart during baking. We found it easiest to layer the ingredients as shown – with the chocolate square on the bottom, then the cut caramel square, and finally the chopped pecans.

SEAL EDGES: Place top pie crust, align the edges, and press to seal all the way around.

KITCHEN TIP

Fold up the outer edges to provide a tighter seal – this also makes an attractive edge on the hand pies. We have found this to be a better method instead of using a fork to crimp.

PLACE IN AIR FRYER BASKET: Add as many turtle hands pies as you can to the air fryer basket while leaving room in between each one. These shouldn’t stick to your basket, but just in case you can use cooking spray before you add the pies.

COOKING TIME: Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees or until they are golden brown and flakey.

KITCHEN TIP

Use parchment paper liners for easy cleanup.

MAKE GLAZE: While the hand pies are cooking, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and corn syrup in a medium bowl and whisk together.

FINISH: After the pies are finished cooking, transfer them to a cooling rack and immediately brush them with the homemade glaze. Repeat the air frying process for the remaining pies.

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: These hand pies are delicious when eaten warm. The caramel can harden too much and be difficult to chew when the hand pies are cold. Reheat hand pies in the air fryer or microwave, just until warm.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Can you make turtle hand pies in the oven instead of the air fryer?

Follow all of the instructions for assembling the pies, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes or until they are golden brown and flaky.

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Hand Pie

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Hand Pies are an easy 3 ingredient dessert that is snack size, almost mess free, and has just the right amount of filling.

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Hand Pie

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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.

Course Dessert

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 369kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

Hand Pie Ingredients:

1 package of two refrigerated pie crusts
4 oz. Ghirardelli dark chocolate bar this breaks evenly into 6 squares
6 caramel squares
About ½ cup chopped pecans
Water for sealing crusts

Glaze Ingredients:

1 cup powdered sugar
⅛ cup whole milk
1 ½ teaspoons corn syrup

Instructions

Bring pie crusts to room temperature 30-60 minutes before making pies.
Unroll pie crust onto a floured countertop. Cut out 12 circles from the two crusts using a 4” fluted biscuit cutter. Gather scraps and re-roll to make additional crusts so that you have 12 total.
For each pie, center a chocolate square on a crust circle. Slice a caramel square in half and place the two halves side by side on top of the chocolate. Mound 1-2 teaspoons of chopped pecans over the chocolate and caramel.
Cut small slices for venting into a second pie crust circle and brush with water. Place the moistened crust over the filled bottom piece. Align the edges and press them together well to seal all the way around the pie.
Fold up the outer edges to provide a tighter seal – this also makes an attractive edge on the hand pies.
Space four hand pies in the basket of the air fryer (or as many as you can fit while leaving a couple inches around each pie).. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
While the hand pies are baking, whisk together the ingredients for the glaze.
Remove the pies from the air fryer when they are golden and flakey. Place them on a cooling rack and immediately brush with glaze.
Leave hand pies to set and dry (about 15 minutes).

Notes

Storage:

Store leftover hand pies in an airtight container on the countertop. Reheat in the microwave, air fryer, or toaster oven.

Notes:

These hand pies are delicious when eaten warm. The caramel can harden too much and be difficult to chew when the hand pies are cold. Reheat hand pies in the air fryer or microwave, just until warm.

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Peanut Butter Balls (Deep Fried)

Andrea + Stef — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 01:20:00 +0000

If you are looking for a dessert to serve at your next get together, you are in luck. These absolutely scrumptious battered and deep fried rice krispies peanut butter balls will be the perfect sweet treat for your guests.

The crispy and flaky crust hides a gooey, yet crispy center that is a sure delight. These goodies are best eaten warm, but are still delicious after they have cooled. If you love peanut butter and chocolate, don’t wait any longer and make one of the world’s best desserts.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Make a dessert bar by adding some of our other favorite individual desserts:

DEEP FRIED OREOS — Put them on a stick and display them like you would cake pops, or serve them in a serving bowl.
MINI PUMPKIN PIES– These are a fun fall dessert idea but we like to eat them all year long.
HAND PIES – Choose your favorite pie and make it into a hand pie your guests can pick up and hold. Check out all our hand pies. You can deep fry them, air fry them or bake them in the oven.

DEEP FRIED PEANUT BUTTER BALLS INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these chocolate peanut butter balls ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

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Bisquick pancake mix
Milk: Whole or skim milk work well in this recipe.
Vegetable oil: Canola oil can be substituted.
Egg
Peanut butter: Use regular creamy peanut butter, such as Skippy or Jif.
Powdered sugar
Rice Krispies: Cocoa Krispies could be used for a more chocolatey flavor.
Chocolate chips: We used semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you can substitute milk chocolate, bittersweet or white chocolate chips if you prefer.
Oil for frying

SUBSTITUTIONS

Peanut Butter – Substitute almond butter or your favorite nut butter for peanut butter.
Rice Krispies – There is not a great substitute for Rice Krispies. If you don’t have any you can exclude them. The peanut butter ball will be less crunchy but still delicious. For a more chocolatey flavor you could try Cocoa Krispies if at hand.

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.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:

dutch oven or other heavy bottom pot
candy thermometer or oil thermometer
mixing bowl
spatula
tablespoon, cookie scoop or melon baller
whisk or hand mixer
slotted spoon or utensil
baking sheet

KITCHEN TIP

Make sure you have the oil at the correct 375 ºF temperature before you start frying. If your oil is too cold the peanut butter ball will absorb too much oil while cooking and become oily. If the oil is too hot the peanut butter ball will burn on the outside, while staying undercooked on the inside.

KITCHEN TIP

When 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.

ADD PEANUT BALL INGREDIENTS: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, rice krispies and powdered sugar.

MIX: Stir the ingredients together with a spatula or your hands.

SCOOP: Use a tablespoon, cookie scoop or melon baller to scoop out some peanut butter mixture.

SHAPE: Roll the mixture with your hands and flatten it into a circle.

FILL AND RESHAPE: Place 5-8 chocolate chips into the center. Fold peanut butter sides up and close at the top.

ROLL: Roll into a ball with your hands and make sure the chocolate is secure inside.

KITCHEN TIP

If your peanut butter balls are too soft and squish when you pick them up, put them on a baking sheet on parchment or wax paper and freeze for 10-20 minutes.

COMBINE PANCAKE BATTER INGREDIENTS: Add pancake mix, milk, vegetable oil and egg to a mixing bowl.

WHISK PANCAKE BATTER: Whisk until most of the lumps are gone. The mixture should be thick enough to coat your peanut butter balls without the batter running off. Add more mix if the batter is too thin. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.

COVER WITH BATTER: Coat peanut balls completely with the pancake batter.

REMOVE EXCESS BATTER: Shake gently to allow excess batter to drip off.

DEEP FRY: Carefully place battered peanut butter ball into the hot oil. Be careful to keep your hands away from the hot oil and splatter. Use tongs or another utensil to keep it under the oil if it bobs to the top. Flip continually to get an even deep golden brown color.

KITCHEN TIP

You should be able to fry multiple peanut butter balls at once, depending on the size of your pot. If they’re too overcrowded in your pot they might stick together.

KITCHEN TIP

If you have a deep fryer, you can also fry more than one peanut ball at a time.

REMOVE FROM OIL: Remove golden battered peanut balls from the oil. Place on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the rest of the peanut balls.

COOL: Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes then eat while warm.

KITCHEN TIP

Deep fried crispy peanut butter balls are very good when warm but are still good when they’ve cooled.

KITCHEN TIP

Optional: Dust the chocolate peanut butter balls with confectioners sugar after you remove them from the oil.

STORAGE TIPS

Counter: Deep fried crispy peanut butter balls are super yummy warm but are still good when they have cooled. So keep them on the counter at room temperature. However, they are not suitable for longer storage or refrigeration, because they would lose their crispy-gooey texture.

Freeze: If you decide not to fry up all your peanut balls, you can completely freeze them on the baking sheet. Then transfer them to an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to a month. You will have them ready to go next time you crave some deep fried chocolate peanut butter balls.

RELATED RECIPES

While we love peanut butter balls we also love some of these other recipes and think you will as well.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
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Fried Cheesecake
Deep Fried S’Mores

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

These fun and delicious truffles are quick and easy to make. They make a great treat for holidays or parties.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are there any substitutions for peanut butter in this recipe?

Yes, you can use any nut butter of your choice instead of peanut butter.

Do I have to fry the peanut butter balls?

No, you can also shape the peanut butter balls, chill them in the fridge for an hour and eat them as is or even cover them with milk or dark chocolate before eating.

Can you reheat peanut butter balls?

Deep fried peanut butter balls, like most fried foods, are best eaten fresh. We do not recommend reheating them as they would lose their crispiness and texture.

Peanut Butter Balls (Chocolate Filled and Deep Fried)

Crispy chocolate peanut butter balls are quickly made using household staples. They are super yummy warm and even when they have cooled, which makes them the ideal party sweets.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword deep fried crispy chocolate peanut butter balls, deep fried peanut butter balls, rice krispies peanut butter balls

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Freezing time 15

Servings peanut butter balls

Calories 192kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Dutch Oven or heavy bottom pot
candy thermometer or oil thermometer
large bowl
spatula
tablespoon or cookie scoop or melon baller
baking sheet
whisk or hand mixer
slotted spoon or heat resistant spatula

Ingredients

1 cup Bisquick pancake mix
½ cup milk
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1½ cups Rice Krispies
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
oil for frying

Instructions

Fill a heavy bottom pot 5-6 inches deep with vegetable oil. Use an oil or candy thermometer in the oil to monitor the temperature. Bring oil to 375°F.
In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, rice krispies and powdered sugar with a spatula or your hands.
Use a tablespoon or melon baller to scoop out some peanut butter mixture.
Roll it with your hands and flatten it into a circle.
Place 5-8 chocolate chips into the middle.
Fold peanut butter sides up and close at the top. Roll into a ball with your hands and make sure the chocolate is secure inside.
If your peanut butter balls are too soft and squish when you pick them up, put them on a baking sheet on parchment paper and freeze for 10-20 minutes.
Add pancake mix, milk, vegetable oil and egg to a mixing bowl.
Whisk until most of the lumps are gone. Batter should be thick enough to coat your peanut balls without the batter running off. Add more mix if the batter is too runny or more milk if it is too thick. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.
Coat peanut butter ball in batter. Shake gently to remove excess batter.
Gently place ball into hot oil being careful to keep your hands away from the oil and splatter.
Use a slotted spoon or heat resistant spatula to flip the ball over continually to cook evenly.
Remove from the oil when the ball is a deep golden brown. Place on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, then eat while warm.

Notes

Deep fried crispy peanut butter balls are very good when warm but are still good when they’ve cooled.

Optional: Dust the chocolate peanut butter balls with powdered sugar after you remove them from the oil.

Nutrition

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Hand Pies

Andrea + Stef — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:06:42 +0000

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Hand Pies are crispy and flaky every time you bake them in your air fryer. You may think that making pies could be hard, but we promise with these simple ingredients, including a premade pie crust, they will be ready in no time.

These little tasty hand pies are a twist on traditional apple pie. The caramel has a flavor profile, that as you know, just goes well with apple. Not to mention when you combine a cheesecake filling and a homemade glaze, you get the ultimate dessert. If you serve the apple pies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream we won’t tell anyone!

If you are interested in baking your own pie crust, you will love the one we make.

CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE HAND PIE INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy air fryer dessert recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

Pie: refrigerated pie crusts, water for sealing
Filling: apple pie filling, cream cheese, sugar, egg, caramel bits or squares
Glaze: powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

These are some popular variations of this tasty recipe. If you make any substitutions or additions to the recipe make sure you write them down for the next time you make it. Or try this apple pie pull apart bread recipe.

CHERRY: Try this delicious cherry cheesecake hand pie variation.
BLUEBERRY: These blueberry hand pies are a great summer dessert.
CHOCOLATE DIPPED: Dip your hand pies in chocolate like these chocolate dipped strawberry hand pies.
TURTLE: If you love turtle candies you’ll love these chocolate, caramel, and pecan turtle hand pies.

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.

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Cherry Cheesecake Hand Pies

Quick and delicious individual pastry. Cherry cheesecake hand pies are cooked in an air fryer for a flaky sweet treat.

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Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Hand Pie

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Hand Pies are an easy 3 ingredient dessert that is snack size, almost mess free, and has just the right amount of filling.

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Blueberry Hand Pies

Warm, flakey pie crust filled with sweet blueberry pie filling make a nostalgic, hand-held treat.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need.

sharp knife or pastry cutter
basting brush
cutting board
whisk
air fryer
mixing bowl
electric mixer
parchment paper (optional)
rolling pin (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this recipe. Don’t forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin.

THAW PIE CRUST: Allow the premade pie crust to come to room temperature. Remove it from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before you are ready to start.

MAKE CHEESECAKE FILLING: Combine the cream cheese, egg, and sugar, in a medium size mixing bowl, and beat together with an electric mixer until it’s smooth and creamy.

KITCHEN TIP

There will be extra cream cheese filling – since the recipe calls for 1 egg, it can be difficult to reduce the recipe. You can measure a half of an egg (if you would like to halve the recipe) by beating the egg and then using half of the beaten mixture.

CUT OUT PIES: Cut out 6 hand pies from each crust using a 4-inch cookie cutter. You should get about 4-5 from each crust. Make the extras from the scraps by re-rolling it out to cut it.

ADD CHEESECAKE FILLING: Add a spoonful of cheesecake filling in the middle of 6 of the pie pieces. Try to keep it in the center of each circle if possible.

KITCHEN TIP

It is easy to overfill these hand pies. If the filling squishes out the sides, it can prevent them from sealing well. Gently lift and stretch the top crust over the filling and try to seal without the filling getting too close to the sides.

ADD CARAMEL & APPLE: Place a small amount of caramel pieces on top of the cheesecake, followed by a spoonful of apple pie filling on each of the 6 pie cutouts. If you would like, you could sprinkle a little cinnamon in for extra flavor.

SLIT THE CRUST: Make three small slits on the pie crusts that do not have filling on them. These act like a vent, so the pies don’t break their seal while cooking.

BRUSH WITH WATER: Dip your pastry brush in a little bit of water, then brush the vented pieces gently.

SEAL EDGES: Place the side of the pie that is wet with water down on the filling, while lining up the edges.

FINISH: Pinch the sides together all the way around each pie, so that they are sealed nicely.

KITCHEN TIP

We found that using your hand to seal yields better results than using a fork to crimp.

PLACE IN AIR FRYER: Add the apple hand pies to the air fryer. Make sure there is a little bit of room between each one. If desired, line the basket with a parchment paper liner before placing the pies in.

BAKING TIME: Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until the pies are golden brown and flakey.

PREPARE THE GLAZE: In a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and corn syrup. Whisk together until the glaze is smooth.

KITCHEN TIP

The glaze sets quickly and has a bit of sheen from the corn syrup.

GLAZE THE PIES: As soon as the little pies come out of the air fryer, you want to glaze them while they are warm. Dip your clean pastry brush into the homemade glaze, then gently brush each one. Place the caramel apple hand pies on the a piece of parchment pepper or a wire (cooling) rack while it dries.

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Countertop: Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag and store on the counter for up to 3 days.

Reheat: Use the microwave, air fryer, or toaster oven to reheat leftovers.

Defrosting: A great way to defrost is in the refrigerator overnight.

Granny Smith Apple Pie Recipe

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click the questions to see the answer.

Can you freeze apple hand pies?

Yes, but we recommend freeing them raw then applying the glaze once they have been cooked.

Can you make carmal apple cheesecake hand pies in the oven or deep fryer?

Our recipe works best when they are cooked in the air fryer. Cooking time and temp, as well as the texture of the cheesecake filling, will vary if cooked in the oven.

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Hand Pie

These caramel apple cheesecake hand pies are cute and fun to make in the air fryer.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple hand pie, caramel apple cheesecake hand pie

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 577kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

Hand Pie Ingredients:

1 package of two refrigerated pie crusts
21 oz. can apple pie filling
6 tablespoons caramel bits or caramel squares cut into pieces
Water for sealing crusts

Cream Cheese Filling Ingredients:

8 ounces cream cheese softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg

Glaze Ingredients:

1 cup powdered sugar
⅛ cup whole milk
1 ½ teaspoons corn syrup

Instructions

Bring pie crusts to room temperature by setting them on the counter about 30 minutes prior to preparing hand pies.
Beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and egg until well blended to make the cheesecake filling. Set aside.
Unroll the pie crusts and use a 4” biscuit or cookie cutter to cut out 6 rounds from each crust. We can typically get 4 or 5 rounds from each crust and then need to gather together the scraps and re roll to cut out the rest.
For each pie, place one spoonful of the cheesecake filling in the center of a pie crust round. Mound a spoonful of the caramel bits over the cream cheese mixture and top with a scoop of apple pie filling.
Cut two or three slits into a second pie crust piece (these will allow for venting). Moisten the top pie crust with water by brushing with a wet pastry brush. Place the top crust (wet side down) onto the filled crust and press firmly to seal around the edges.
Turn up the edges around the hand pie for a decorative finish – this also helps maintain a good seal.
Place four hand pies (or however many fit) into the air fryer basket. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until the hand pies are golden and flakey.
Make the glaze by whisking together the glaze ingredients until smooth. Brush the glaze over WARM hand pies as soon as they come out of the air fryer.
Allow the glaze to set.

Notes

Storage:

Store leftover hand pies in an airtight container on the countertop. Reheat in the microwave, air fryer, or toaster oven.

Notes:

The glaze sets quickly and has a bit of sheen from the corn syrup.

This recipe works best in the air fryer. Cooking time and temp, as well as the texture of the cheesecake filling, will vary if cooked in the oven.

Nutrition

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