The preeminent of all turnovers or small pies and a customary dish from the Duchy of Cornwall, England, is known as the pasty. The pasty is comprised of a round or square of piecrust that encases a filling of minced beef, potatoes, and onions. However, it is also plausible for the filling to consist of bacon and leeks, fish and potatoes, or some other amalgamation of ingredients.
Cornish pasty is a small meat pie that originated in Cornwall, England. The dish was originally designed to be carried by tin miners as their lunch while working deep within the earth. Cornish pasties are typically baked in a pastry shaped like a turnover and are known for their delicious flavor whether served hot or cold.