Strawberry Thyme Goat Cheese Hand Pies

These hand pies combine the sweetness of strawberries with the savory tang of goat cheese, enhanced by aromatic thyme, all wrapped up in a flaky pie crust. Theyre perfect for a picnic, dessert, or a special treat any time of day

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups diced strawberries
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 sheets store-bought pie crust
• 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
• Additional sugar for sprinkling

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a bowl, mix together diced strawberries, chopped thyme, goat cheese, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until well combined

Roll out the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface

Using a round cutter, cut out circles from the pie crusts

Place a spoonful of the strawberry-goat cheese mixture onto one half of each pie crust circle, leaving a small border around the edges

Fold the other half of the pie crust over the filling to create a half-moon shape

Press the edges together to seal, then crimp with a fork

Transfer the hand pies to the prepared baking sheet

Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with additional sugar

Using a sharp knife, make a few small slits on the tops of the pies to allow steam to escape

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving

Enjoy