Little cherry pies are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. They are perfect for a quick snack, a special occasion, or a potluck. With their sweet and tart filling and flaky crust, they are sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with all the information you need to make the perfect little cherry pies. From selecting the right ingredients to baking the pies to perfection, we will guide you through the entire process. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on creating these delightful treats!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MINI CHERRY PIES
I used to always make a traditional cherry pie and there would always be half a pie left over after serving. I love this mini version because I can make just two at a time. Perfect for me and my husband when we are eating dinner together.
Provided by Lisawas
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Unroll the pie crusts, and cut 2 6-inch rounds from the dough; cut the remaining dough into 1/8-inch strips for a lattice crust. Fit the rounds into 2 5-inch mini pie dishes.
- In a bowl, stir together the cherries, tapioca, sugar, and almond extract; let the filling stand for 5 minutes to soften the tapioca. Stir the filling again, and spoon into the pie shells. Use the strips to weave a lattice crust on each pie, and pinch the crusts together.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the crusts are golden brown and the filling is bubbling and thickened, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 752.2 calories, Carbohydrate 116.6 g, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 482.6 mg, Sugar 66.1 g
MINI CHERRY PIES
Provided by Anne Thornton, Host of Dessert First
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 24 mini pies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the crust: In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, salt and butter. Pulse the processor until the mixture resembles fine sand. Remove the lid and add the ice water to the mixture. Run the processor just until the mixture rolls itself into a little ball. If the mixture is a bit dry, add more ice water by the tablespoonful until it comes together. Gather the dough into a ball. With a bench scraper or knife, divide the mixture evenly in half. Shape each half into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and chill at least 30 minutes.
- Cook's Note: At this point you can keep the wrapped dough in the refrigerator for a few days or freeze for later use.
- For the filling: In a saucepan, combine the pitted cherries and 1 cup water over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Using a whisk, swirl the ingredients together, making sure that there aren't any lumps in the cornstarch. Add the sugar-cornstarch mixture and lemon zest to the cherries. Cook the cherry mixture until it comes to a rolling boil. Cook 1 minute more, until thickened. Allow the cherry filling to cool slightly while you prepare the crust.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 24 cup mini muffin tin or 2 (12 cup) mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
- Roll the dough disks out into 10-inch rounds on a well-floured work surface. With a 1 1/2-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter, edge lightly dipped in flour, cut 24 rounds from the first rolled out disk. With a 2-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter, edge lightly dipped in flour, cut 24 rounds from the second rolled out disk. You should have a total of 24 (1 1/2-inch) rounds and 24 (2-inch) rounds for matching top and bottom crusts.
- Gently fit the 2-inch dough rounds into the bottom of the prepared mini muffin tin. Make sure to pat down the bottom and the excess coming up the sides. Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon cooled pie filling into each crust-lined cup. Fit the top of each mini pie with a 1 1/2-inch dough round, pushing down gently and sealing the bottom crust and top crust by crimping the edges together with a fork. With a sharp paring knife, make 3 small incisions on the top crust, to allow the steam to escape.
- Bake until the edges are golden brown and the filling is bubbly, about 12 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack, and then remove from the muffin tin.
CHERRY HAND PIES
There's nothing better than a sweet, from-scratch delight like traditional cherry pie. These precious little hand pies always go fast when I sell them at my pie bakery! -Allison Cebulla, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, whisk 4 tablespoons water, sugar, brandy, cornstarch, lemon juice, tapioca, lemon zest and salt until combined. Add cherries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough to a 14x9-in. rectangle. Cut out eight 3-1/2 x 4-1/2-in. rectangles. Repeat with remaining dough. , Transfer 8 rectangles to parchment-lined baking sheets; spoon about 3 tablespoons cherry mixture in center of each. Whisk egg and remaining 2 tablespoons water. Brush edges of crust with egg wash. Top with remaining 8 rectangles; press edges with a fork to seal. Brush tops with egg wash; cut slits in tops., Bake until crust is golden brown and slightly puffed, 25-30 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine confectioners' sugar, hot water, melted butter, extracts and salt; drizzle over pies. Garnish with freeze-dried strawberries if desired. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- For a flaky crust, use a combination of butter and shortening.
- Keep the dough cold while working with it.
- Roll the dough out thinly and evenly.
- Use a sharp knife or pastry wheel to cut the dough.
- Brush the edges of the dough with water before sealing them.
- Bake the pies in a preheated oven.
- Let the pies cool slightly before serving.
Conclusion:
These little cherry pies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a flaky crust and a sweet and tart filling, these pies are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these little cherry pies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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