Dulce de Leche–Banana Hand Pies

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Sweet pockets of buttery pastry meet ripe banana and gooey dulce de leche in these irresistible hand pies.

Total Time: ~35 minutes | Level of Difficulty: Easy

Sweet pockets of buttery pastry meet ripe banana and gooey dulce de leche in these irresistible hand pies. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or an anytime treat, they’re quick to assemble with store-bought dough yet taste like you spent hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients (makes 8 hand pies)

• For the Dough

  • 1 package (about 16 oz) refrigerated pie dough or puff-pastry sheet, thawed

  • Flour, for dusting

• For the Filling

  • 1 cup dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade)

  • 2 medium ripe bananas, peeled and thinly sliced

• For Finishing

  • 1 large egg, beaten (egg wash)

  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar (optional)

Ingredient Alternatives

• Dulce de Leche: Use thick caramel sauce or Nutella for a hazelnut-chocolate twist.

• Banana: Swap in thin apple slices tossed in cinnamon sugar.

• Dough: Puff pastry makes extra-flaky hand pies; gluten-free pie crust works too.

Step 1: Prepare & Preheat

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

Tip Alert: Prevent Sogginess: Drain any excess liquid from the bananas by patting slices dry before filling.

Step 2: Fill & Seal

On the first circle, spoon 2 Tbsp dulce de leche in the center, leaving a ½″ border.

Top each with 3–4 banana slices. Brush the border of each filled circle with egg wash, then top with a second circle. Press edges firmly with a fork to seal; trim any ragged bits.

A hand pie circle filled with dulce de leche and banana slices, a fork for crimping edges, and sealed pies ready to bake.

Tip Alert: Even Filling: Weigh or measure each scoop of dulce de leche so pies bake uniformly.

Step 3: Egg Wash & Bake

Brush each hand pie generously with egg wash; sprinkle with sugar if you like a sparkly crust. Cut a small “X” or two slits in the top of each to vent. Bake 15–18 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.

Golden hand pies brushed with egg wash on a parchment-lined tray, ready for baking, with a pastry brush in view.

Tip Alert: Freezer-Friendly: Assemble, flash-freeze on a baking sheet, then bag. Bake from frozen—just add 2–3 minutes.

Step 4: Cool & Serve

Let cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm for maximum ooze!

Beverage Pairings

• Café con Leche: Creamy coffee echoes the caramel notes.

• Chai Latte: Warm spices (cardamom, cinnamon) complement the sweetness.

• Cold Brew: A crisp, chilled contrast to the rich filling.

• Vanilla Milkshake: Double up on decadence with a sweet, creamy sip.

These Dulce de Leche–Banana Hand Pies bring together comfort and convenience in one handheld bite. Whether you’re feeding guests or indulging solo, their melting caramel center and tender banana slices will disappear fast—enjoy!