Description
These savory hand pies are the ultimate comfort food. Filled with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and a rich cream-based sauce, all wrapped in a golden, flaky puff pastry, they’re a perfect appetizer, snack, or light meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cups mushrooms (cremini or button), finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup vegetable broth or water
1/4 cup heavy cream or full-fat milk
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten
Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Sea salt flakes (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 8–10 minutes until caramelized. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
- Add chopped mushrooms, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until mushrooms release moisture and cook down, about 6–8 minutes.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1–2 minutes. Add vegetable broth (or water) and heavy cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened. Let filling cool completely before assembling.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut each sheet into 6 squares (about 3×3 inches).
- Place 1 to 1½ tablespoons of cooled filling on half of the pastry squares. Brush edges with water, then cover with remaining squares. Press edges down and crimp with a fork to seal.
- Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sea salt flakes or fresh thyme. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Let the hand pies cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy them while still warm.
Notes
- For extra richness, add shredded cheese like Gruyère, cheddar, or Parmesan to the filling.
- Try adding cooked chicken, sausage, or bacon for a meaty filling.
- Herb variations: Swap thyme for rosemary, oregano, or sage.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
