

On a lightly floured surface, roll out pie dough to about 1/8-1/4 inch in thickness.
Allow the dough circles to chill for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
While the dough chills, make the pastry cream.
Sift in the flour gradually, whisking vigorously to mix.
Cook over medium high heat, whisking frequently, until thickened, 2-3 minutes.
As the mixture begins to thicken and reach a boil it may look lumpy but whisk briskly to smooth.
Remove from the heat, add the vanilla and stir in the butter 1 Tb at a time.
Pastry cream will keep in refrigerator for 4-5 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
Remove the pastry cream from the refrigerator and allow to come up to room temperature.
Whisk in the 1/2 cup of cocoa until mixture is smooth.
In a small bowl, mix together the egg yolk and water
In another small bowl mix together the milk and 2 tsps of the chocolate pastry cream.
Crimp with the edges of a fork to seal.
Paint the top with the milk and chocolate pastry cream glaze and sprinkle on the sliced almonds.
Repeat with remaining dough circles.
Bake hand pies for 18-22 minutes until golden.
Cool completely on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar.
Store hand pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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