Flaky golden pastry filled with sweet caramelized onions, creamy feta, and herbs—finished with a subtle thyme-honey drizzle. A savory-sweet twist that’s totally unique.
🧑🍳 Overview
- Difficulty: Medium
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~55 minutes
- Servings: 6 hand pies
- Cuisine: Fusion / Modern Mediterranean
📝 Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp dried)
- Black pepper to taste
For the Dough (or use puff pastry):
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 100g cold butter, cubed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2–3 tbsp ice water
For the Thyme-Honey Drizzle:
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp fresh thyme
- Tiny pinch of chili flakes (optional)
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Dough (Skip if using store-bought)
- Pulse flour, salt, and butter in a food processor until crumbly.
- Add water gradually until it forms a dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Caramelize the Onions
- In a pan, heat olive oil over low. Add onions, salt, and cook slowly (~25 min), stirring occasionally.
- Add balsamic at the end. Let cool.
3. Assemble the Hand Pies
- Roll out dough and cut into 6 circles (or use puff pastry).
- Place a spoonful of caramelized onions and some feta in the center of each.
- Fold in half and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush with olive oil or egg wash.
4. Bake
- Bake at 200°C / 400°F for 20–25 minutes until golden and flaky.
5. Drizzle & Serve
- Warm honey with thyme for 15 seconds. Drizzle over pies before serving.
- Serve warm with a simple arugula salad or on their own.
🍽️ Nutritional Highlights (per pie, approx.)
- Calories: ~280
- Protein: 6g
- Carbs: 23g
- Fat: 18g
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📂 Categories
- Main Categories: Vegetarian, Savory Pastries
- Additional Tags:
- Hand Pies
- Caramelized Onion Recipes
- Puff Pastry Ideas
- Sweet-Savory Combos
- Modern Mediterranean
- Picnic-Friendly Meals