Description
These Pineapple Lime Coconut Hand Pies are a delightful tropical dessert perfect for summer. Sweet crushed pineapple, zesty lime, and coconut are encased in flaky pie crusts, creating mini fruit pies that are bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Crust:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 sheets)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- optional coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Filling: In a saucepan, combine pineapple, lime juice, lime zest, coconut, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook until thickened, then cool.
- Assemble: Roll out pie crusts and cut circles. Fill with mixture, seal edges, and cut a slit on top.
- Egg Wash: Whisk egg with water, brush over pies, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For a glaze, mix powdered sugar with lime juice and drizzle over pies.
- Pies can be stored at room temperature for 1–2 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
