This whimsical recipe has a soft pink filling and sparkling sugar topping to align with Glinda’s overall look. The shimmer creates a magic feel that makes it special. This snack is hand-held and mess free, pre-portioned, with no utensils required. Kids can help fill the centers with jam and sprinkle pink sugar. This recipe also has nostalgic memories as a homemade pop-tart for adults.

Ingredients:

1 frozen pie crust, thawed

1/2 cup “pink” filling*

1 egg (for wash)

2 tablespoons pink sugar (or sugar + crushed freeze-dried strawberries) or sparkle icing*

*Pink Filling Options/Ingredients:

1. 1/2 cup strawberry jam

2. 1/2 cup raspberry jam (may be more vibrant on camera)

3. Berry Cheesecake Swirl: Combine 4 oz cream cheese, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 tablespoon jam swirled in.

4. White Chocolate and Jam: Add a few white chocolate chips with strawberry or raspberry jam

*Sparkle Icing Directions:

Whisk 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar and 1-2 tsp milk until thick but drizzly. Stir in 1 teaspoon crushed freeze-dried strawberry powder until pale pink. Drizzle over cooled pies. While icing is wet, add fine pink sugar, edible shimmer dust, or crushed freeze-dried strawberries for a sparkly look.

Hand Pie Directions:

1. Cut pie crust into circles.

2. Add 1 teaspoon filling to center.

3. Fold in half and crimp with fork.

4. Brush with egg wash.

5. Airfry at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes.

6. While warm, sprinkle with pink sugar mixture or icing.