Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper so your hand pies have a smooth, nonstick surface to bake on. Lay one pie crust on a lightly floured surface and gently roll out any folds until it’s nice and smooth, this helps your hearts come out perfectly even.

Grab your 4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter and press it firmly into the dough, lifting carefully to keep the shapes intact. Re-roll the scraps gently to cut a few extra hearts, you’ll end up with about 20, which is perfect for sharing.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, a splash of milk, and a pinch of salt to make your egg wash. Brushing this on the pies gives them a beautiful golden shine and a little extra richness that feels homemade.

Place half of your hearts on the baking sheet and spoon a small amount of strawberry pie filling into the center of each one. Just a little is enough to enjoy that sweet, gooey filling without risking a spill, think “just enough to melt hearts.”

Top each filled heart with another heart and press lightly around the edges with your fingers. Use a fork to crimp the edges so everything stays neatly inside.

Brush the tops with the egg wash and make two tiny slits or an “x” in each pie to let steam escape while baking. This keeps the crust flaky and prevents the filling from overflowing.

Bake for 13–15 minutes, until the pies are golden and irresistible. Let them cool for a few minutes so the filling sets slightly, then dig in while they’re warm and melty, you’ve got a sweet, cozy treat that’s fun to make and even more fun to eat!