These 18 Hand Pies Are the Ultimate On-the-Go Treat

Hand pies are a fantastic alternative to traditional pies, because they’re quick, portable and easy to prepare in advance. No cutlery or plates required; guests can enjoy a hand pie while mingling around a party without the need to stop and sit down. Whether you use homemade pie dough or a store-bought alternative, these treats are flaky, delicious and perfect for devouring any time of day.

We love that hand pies can be personalized with your favorite fillings, too. They're a totally versatile pastry that can be packed with anything from pumpkin puree to melted chocolate to mixed berry jam. A bit of frosting or glaze on top helps add just a bit of extra sweetness, too.

These strawberry hand pies are a great way to take a sweet treat on the go. The filling is totally encased in flaky dough, which means fingers are protected from sweet, sticky jam. We love this recipe for kids because you don’t have to stop playing to enjoy them.

If you love fresh peaches but find yourself with an overwhelming bounty come midsummer, store them in your freezer to use in this fantastic hand pie recipe. Sugar and a bit of bourbon combine to create a sweet and sticky sauce that perfectly complements the peaches. Enveloped in a flaky dough, the fruit and sweet sauce delightfully ooze out with every bite.

Hand pies are typically made with fruity jams for fillings, so we love this recipe that incorporates a bit of creamy decadence to offset all the fruit. Cream cheese mixed with flavors of vanilla and cinnamon give this pie a warm, cozy feel that makes them a perfect fit for a holiday breakfast. A bit of cinnamon and sugar sprinkled on top adds even more caramelized sweetness.

Air fryers are a great way to save oven space and keep your kitchen cool during the hot summer months. Better yet, they give this homemade dough a crispy crust and tender interior that’s flaky and chewy. A drizzle of homemade glaze on top adds extra sweetness.

These homemade toaster tarts are so delicious, you won’t want to share any with your kids. Fresh, tart rhubarb filling mingles with creamy cheese Danish filling that gets sandwiched between flaky, tender pie dough. A bit of icing on top makes them even sweeter.

Perfect for a single-serve, mess-free dessert, these apple hand pies are a fantastic treat to make in advance. You can prep them weeks or even months ahead of time and store them in the freezer, making them a fantastic choice for holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Unlike other hand pie recipes these get dropped in a deep fryer, making for a super crispy crust that’s moist and tender.

Cherry pie is the ultimate summer dessert. Sweet, tart, tender and flaky, it’s even better when served with a scoop of ice cream or dollop of whipped cream. But if you’re hosting a backyard barbecue without formal seating, these hand pies are a fantastic substitute that doesn’t require any silverware (or even a plate!)

These hand pies take their inspiration from British pasties. Our version uses an easy short-crust dough for the pastry and a sweet pumpkin puree that gets spiced with cinnamon and cardamom for the filling. It’s the perfect on-the-go treat or snack for a long car ride or train ride.

Using store-bought pie dough is an easy and affordable shortcut that makes this a super quick and easy dessert. Be sure to peel, pit and chop the peaches for a smooth filling. These hand pies are great for on-the-go snacking or for individual desserts at a party!

If you’ve got a lot of extra fresh berries laying around, this hand pie recipe is a fantastic way to use them up before they go bad. First, make a homemade jam with whatever varieties you choose (we’re using blueberries, strawberries and blackberries). Next, fold them into a flaky homemade pie dough, bake and enjoy.

Homemade tarts are perfect for a busy weekday morning. They’re portable, easy to prep in advance and absolutely delicious. In this version we’re using mixed berry jam, but it’s a totally versatile recipe that can be adapted with your favorite flavors. A few sprinkles on top of the homemade glaze makes it feel extra special and celebratory.

Instead of traditional pie dough, this fun hand pie recipe uses store bought biscuit dough. As a result, it can be ready in just 25 minutes (and requires only six ingredients!) It’s quick, easy and totally delicious thanks to the complex guava jam that oozes out of every bite.

This easy hand pie recipe requires less than 10 ingredients, which means it’s a simple dessert that’s not too intimidating. Cream cheese combines with chocolate chips to create a decadent and luxurious filling that goes perfectly with chopped almonds. It’s rich, sweet and pleasantly nutty.

Lemon and blueberry are a winning combination; the acidity of the lemon helps ramp up the natural flavor of the blueberries, giving a not-too-sweet, not-too-tart flavor that’s delicious every time. We love that these hand pies are made with fresh blueberries and frozen pie crust, making for a quick and easy treat. This recipe yields 12 pies, so you can easily freeze a few for later, too.

If you’re looking for a fantastic breakfast to impress overnight guests, try whipping up these decadent hand pies. Filled with homemade caramel and tart granny smith apples, they’re a perfect balance between sweet and tart. Better yet, the homemade caramel is ooey and gooey with every bite.

Sweet and perfectly tart, this hand pie recipe is a great way to use up extra blackberries. A bit of lemon juice helps balance out the sweetness from the sugar, and cream cheese adds depth and complex texture. Prep them in advance and store in the freezer for an easy weeknight dessert.

Puff pastry comes in super handy in this easy hand pie recipe. First, we make a blueberry jam that gets thickened with cornstarch, once cooled, it gets folded into thawed puff pastry and baked until golden brown. Once everything is cooked and cooled, drizzle the hand pies with homemade glaze for extra sweetness.