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Ube hand pies stuffed with ube halaya and cheese.
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Ube Hand Pies with Cheese

These heart-shaped ube pies inspired by Jollibee are so cute and easy to make! They're flaky, sweet, savory, and baked right in the oven.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Servings: 4 ube danishes
Calories: 479kcal
Author: Bianca Fernandez

Equipment

  • Parchment Paper
  • 1 baking tray
  • 2 small bowls for sugar topping and egg wash
  • 1 hand whisk for beating the egg; can alternatively use a fork
  • 1 heart cookie cutter can alternatively use knife to cut rectangles
  • 1 pastry brush for egg wash
  • 1 knife, to cut slits in pastry before baking

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet thawed but still cold
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2-3 oz block cheddar cheese cut into slices
  • 4 tbsp ube halaya
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F/204°C and line one baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Add 2 tbsp granulated sugar to small bowl. Beat 1 egg in another small bowl with hand whisk or fork to make the egg wash.
  • Using your rolling pin, gently roll out 1 puff pastry sheet on lightly floured work surface to minimize any cracks.
  • Use knife to cut sheet into 8 equal rectangles. Or, use heart cookie cutter to cut out 8 hearts. Place 4 on baking sheet, about 3-4 inches apart. Set remaining pieces aside.
  • On each cut out piece on the baking tray, spread ½ tbsp ube halaya, about ¼-inch from the border. Add a slice of cheddar cheese in the middle, then top with another ½ tbsp ube halaya.
    Spreading ube jam onto puff pastry.
  • Egg wash the sides of the pastry, then top with cut out pastry. Seal edges completely shut with fingers, then use a fork to crimp the edges.
    Crimping puff pastry with fork.
  • Egg wash the top of the pastry and sprinkle granulated sugar on top. Use a knife to score 2-3 slits on the top. This allows steam to escape while baking.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until puff pastry is golden. Let cool on pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool until ready to eat!
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store ube danishes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to use an air fryer instead! Just decrease the time by a few minutes and check them more frequently.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ube hand pie | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg
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