Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of these Pineapple Lime Coconut Hand Pies, a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of pineapple with zesty lime and creamy coconut, all wrapped in a flaky puff pastry crust. These hand pies are perfect for a summer treat or any time you crave a taste of the tropics.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Filling:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Optional Toppings:
- Coarse sugar for topping
- Powdered sugar and extra lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Filling: In a saucepan, combine crushed pineapple, lime juice, lime zest, shredded coconut, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook until thickened, then let cool.
- Assemble Pies: Roll out puff pastry, cut into rectangles, spoon filling onto each piece, fold over, and seal edges. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then garnish with powdered sugar and lime zest.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days.
- For an extra treat, serve with coconut ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
