Description
Delicious mini cherry pies bursting with sweet and tart flavor, wrapped in a flaky buttery crust—perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup butter, chilled
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup ice-cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice-cold water, mixing until the dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the filling: Pit and slice fresh cherries. In another bowl, combine cherries, sugar, and almond extract. Add a tablespoon of cornstarch for thickness if desired.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll out your chilled crust until about a quarter-inch thick. Cut into small circles to fit mini pie tins.
- Assemble your pies: Press dough circles into tins, fill with cherry mixture, and top with another layer of dough or decorative cutouts.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake mini pies for 20-25 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in spices like nutmeg or ginger. These mini pies freeze well—just ensure they are cooled before wrapping for storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: mini cherry pie, summer dessert, family recipe, sweet treats, baking