FRIED NUTELLA BANANA HAND PIES
1 chilled perfect pie crust (or purchased pie crust)
8 tablespoons Nutella
2 Sliced Banana’s
1 egg, beaten
1 quart vegetable oil
Powdered sugar
Roll out the pie crust to 1/8th inch thick. Use a 4” round cookie cutter to make circles of pie dough.
Top with 1 tablespoon of nutella and a few pieces of sliced banana.
Brush the beaten egg around the edge of the pie crust and then fold it over and very gently use a fork to pinch the edges together without breaking through the pie crust. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to fry.
Bring the vegetable oil up to 375 degrees in a large heavy pot.
Gently add the pies, a few at a time, to the hot oil and gently fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Gently remove from the oil with a slotted spoon or strainer. Quickly drain on a paper towel.
Generously sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve hot. (these stay hot for a long time!)
Recipe: Heather Christo
