Pecan Hand Pies with Creamy Lemon Schmear
- Ingredients:18
- Servings:24
- Calories per serving:400
Pecan Hand Pies with Creamy Lemon Schmear
- Ingredients:18
- Servings:24
- Calories per serving:400
Pillsbury's Best™ Puff Pastry transforms traditional pecan pie into an easy, flaky and tender hand-held version. A dollop of lemon schmear adds a fresh twist to this Neighborhood to Nation contest recipe.
Ingredient
Creamy Lemon Schmear
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream | 1 lb 8.00 oz | 3 cups |
| Egg yolks | ---Value Not Available | 5 each |
| Cornstarch | 1.90 oz | 1/3 cup |
| Lemon juice, fresh | 4 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 10 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
Pecan Pie Filling
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream | 6 oz | 3/4 cup |
| Light corn syrup | 3.50 oz | 1/3 cup |
| Brown sugar, packed | 2 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Cornstarch | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
| Kosher salt | ---Value Not Available | 1/8 tsp |
| Egg yolks | ---Value Not Available | 2 each |
| Butter | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Vanilla extract | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
| Pecan halves, toasted | 6 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury’s Best™ Puff Pastry Dough Sheet (05123) | 1 lb 8.00 oz | 2 each |
| Egg, large, whisked | 2 oz | 1 each |
Serving
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
| Lemon zest | ---Value Not Available | 2 tsp |
Instructions
- Creamy Lemon Schmear
Whisk together in medium bowl, 1 cup of the heavy cream, 5 egg yolks and 1/3 cup cornstarch; set aside.
Stir together remaining 2 cups of heavy cream, lemon juice and sugar in 4-quart sauce pan.
Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Slowly add egg mixture to hot cream mixture whisking constantly; cook and whisk 3-5 minutes until thickened.
Pour into bowl; cool 15 minutes, cover and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Filling
Whisk 3/4 cup heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, 2 Tbsp corn starch, salt and 2 egg yolks in 2-quart saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil.
Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
Stir in pecans and cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Assembly
Thaw puff pastry at room temperature until pliable but cold, approx. 15-30 minutes.
Roll out each sheet on lightly floured surface to 12x16-inch rectangle; cut each sheet into 12 (4-inch) squares.
Place 1 heaping #70 scoop (approx. 0.75 oz) pecan pie filling onto center of each puff pastry square.
Brush edges of each square with beaten egg; fold opposite corners together to create a triangle.
Dip fork in flour; press firmly along edges to seal. Place in 3 x 4 pattern on parchment-lined full sheet pans.
Brush tops with remaining beaten egg; bake as directed below until golden brown. Cool completely.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
400°F |
14-17 minutes |
Standard Oven |
350°F |
20-25 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 7 minutes of baking.
- Serving
Sprinkle each hand pie with powdered sugar.
Serve with #30 scoop (approx. 3 Tbsp) Creamy Lemon Schmear sprinkled with lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories400
- Total Fat29g
- Protein4g
- Total Carbohydrate31g
- Sugars17g
Servings: 24
Serving Size: 1 hand pie
Amount Per Serving Calories : 400
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 43% |
| Trans Fat | ½g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 17g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 5&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2
