Blueberry Basil and Goat Cheese Hand Pies

Intro: Blueberry Basil and Goat Cheese Hand Pies

These hand pies are super good. Probably the best blueberry pie I have ever had. The recipe can also be found at gardengirlrecipes.com.

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Ingredients:

2 cups fresh blueberries

3 tablespoons goat cheese

3 tablespoons buttermilk

3 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil

small pinch of salt

2 tablespoons flour

1 doubled recipe of pie dough

1 egg

1 tablespoon water raw sugar

STEP 1: Mix Ingredients

Combine the blueberries, goat cheese, buttermilk, honey, basil, and salt in a bowl.

STEP 2: Add Flour

Gradually sprinkle the flour and mix until smooth. Cover and chill while you roll out the pastry.

STEP 3: Roll Dough

Gently roll your dough out from the center until about ⅛ inch thick on a large piece of parchment paper. Re-flour your surface as needed, continually lifting and rotating your dough to make sure no parts are sticking.

STEP 4: Cut Circles

Cut an even number of circles in the desired size.

STEP 5: Make Egg Wash

To make the egg wash, lightly beat the egg with the water in a small bowl.

STEP 6: Add Filling

Top half the circles with a small amount of filling

STEP 7: Brush Edges

Brush edged with egg wash.

STEP 8: Top Circles

Top with another circle.

STEP 9: Seal and Vent

Seal edges by crimping with a fork and cut to vent.

STEP 10: Egg Wash & Sugar

Brush top with wash and sprinkle with raw sugar.

STEP 11: Bake

Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top and bottom.

Comments

[reginaann]

omg yes please. going to try with blackberries too.

[JesusG33k]

Great 'Ible! It'd be great though if you had the recipe on the page though.

Thanks for sharing! - Sam