Mini Cherry Pies
Mini cherry pies are the perfect bite-sized treats that capture the essence of joy and nostalgia. With their flaky crust and sweet-tart cherry filling, these delightful desserts evoke memories of family gatherings and sunny picnics. Easy to make and even easier to devour, mini cherry pies are ideal for sharing at parties or enjoying on a cozy evening at home. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these charming little masterpieces!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 mini pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries (pitted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 package pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pit and wash cherries; combine them with sugar and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Roll out pie crusts to about 1/8-inch thick.
- Cut circles from the dough to fit mini pie tins, placing them inside.
- Spoon cherry mixture into the crusts, then cover with additional dough circles.
- Seal edges by pinching and cut small slits in the tops for steam.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg