Nutella Filled Hand Pies Recipe

Step 1: To prepare the pie crust, click here to see the recipe of easy all-purpose pie crust

Step 2: Keep the pie dough in the fridge wrapped in the cling foil while you prepare the filling

Step 3: To prepare the Nutella filling, in a food processor, pulse the nuts to form a smooth powder

Step 4: Set aside until required

Step 5: Combine the Nutella along with powdered walnuts and stir to combine

Step 6: Whisk the honey along with a teaspoon of milk and keep aside

Step 7: This will be the honey wash to coat the crust

Step 8: The coating of honey on the top of the crust gives it a good color

Step 9: Bring out the pie dough from the fridge

Step 10: Roll out the pie dough into a large circular disc

Step 11: Use a cookie cutter and cut small circular discs from the dough

Step 12: Spoon a tablespoon of Nutella filling equally in the centre of the disc, leaving an inch border along the sides

Step 13: Brush the border of the crust with the egg wash and then fold the top half of the circle over the lower half, creating a half-moon shape

Step 14: Gently press the edges with a fork to seal

Step 15: Use a small knife to cut a half an inch slit on the top of each pie to release steam while baking

Step 16: Brush each pie with honey wash and place them on a greased baking sheet

Step 17: Proceed the same way with the remaining circular cut dough

Step 18: Chill the pies in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before baking

Step 19: Meanwhile pre-heat the oven at 180 C

Step 20: Grease a baking sheet with little oil or line with parchment paper

Step 21: Bake the pies until they are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes

Step 22: Cool the Nutella Filled Hand Pies Recipe on the wire rack for few minutes before serving

Step 23: Serve Nutella Filled Hand Pies with a cup of coffee of tea for the evening Snack party or it can be a great party dessert as well