hand pie
compound. B2 Upper Intermediate
compound. a small, individual-sized pastry filled with sweet or savory ingredients that you can easily hold and eat with your hands.
compound. a portable pastry consisting of a filling encased in dough, typically crimped at the edges to seal the contents for consumption without utensils.
She bought a warm apple hand pie for her afternoon snack.
The bakery specializes in savory hand pies filled with spiced meat and vegetables, perfect for a quick lunch on the go.
While the traditional Cornish pasty remains the most iconic regional variant, modern culinary trends have seen a resurgence in artisanal hand pies featuring diverse, globally-inspired flavor profiles.