Copycat McDonald’s Strawberry Cream Pie
This copycat recipe creates flaky, golden brown strawberry cream cheese hand pies that combine fresh strawberries and smooth cream cheese filling for a delightful homemade treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 15 oz Refrigerated pie crust package
- 8 oz Low-fat cream cheese room temperature
- 1 Large egg whisked for brushing
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 8 tablespoon Granulated sugar divided between filling and topping
- 1 cup Strawberries hulled and chopped; fresh or frozen
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. This gets everything ready for baking those pies till golden.
- Mix chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl and set it aside. This lets ’em soak up some sweet.
- In another bowl, beat your cream cheese with the remaining 1½ tablespoons of sugar and vanilla extract until real smooth and creamy.
- Unroll the refrigerated pie crust and cut it into 6 equal squares. This gives you three pies when you fold.
- Put a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the middle of 3 squares, then top each with a spoonful of that strawberry mix. It’s filling heaven.
- Cover each filled square with one of the other 3 crust squares and press edges down with a fork to seal it tight so nothing leaks out during cooking.
- Brush the tops with your whisked egg for a shiny finish that feels just right once baked.
- Set pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 20 to 25 minutes until they’re golden brown and you see that crust crisp up nice.
Notes
Serve your golden brown strawberry cream cheese hand pies warm or at room temperature for a delightful treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for 1 day or in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze wrapped in plastic and foil for up to a month.