Cherry Hand Pie

A Cherry Hand Pie is a portable, single-serving pastry filled with sweetened cherry filling, often made with tart or sweet cherries, sugar, and spices. It's a classic American dessert or snack, with roots in home baking and regional traditions like those found in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest. The crust is typically a flaky, buttery dough, making it a handheld version of a traditional cherry pie.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the pastry crust and sugar in the filling. It provides quick energy and small amounts of vitamins like vitamin A and potassium, but is generally low in protein and fiber, with a rough calorie ballpark of 300-400 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	250 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin A	100 IU
Vitamin C	2 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Phosphorus	30 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Zinc	0.3 mg

Per 1 hand pie (approximately 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Cherry Hand Pies are a beloved example of American 'pocket pies,' which evolved from European meat pies but adapted to sweet, fruit-based fillings. They're often associated with summer and cherry harvest seasons, and their portable nature makes them popular at fairs, picnics, and as a nostalgic comfort food.