These mini cherry pies are a staple in my house!
One of my absolute favorite desserts is mini cherry pies. There’s just something about the warm, gooey cherries mixed in with crumbly pie crust. It’s a staple at my parent’s house during summer Sunday dinners served along homemade vanilla ice cream.
Well today I thought I would share with you guys a little twist on one of my favorite treats…
Mini Cherry Pies!
Pretty adorable, right?
And they taste pretty amazing, too!
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 1/4 cups of flour
- 2 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups butter, cubed
- 1 can cherry filling
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ice water
- white sparkling sugar sprinkles
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and butter. Mush together with your hands until crumbly.
Add ice water slowly just until dough forms into a lightly moist ball. Knead the dough until it molds together. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Take half of the dough ball, place on a floured surface, then flatten out with rolling pin about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into circles (I used the bottom side of a small bowl about 4 inches in diameter).
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cherry filling into the middle of a dough circle.
- Fold over.
- Press over the edges with a fork to seal.
- Place on a baking sheet.
Brush the tops of the mini cherry pies with egg and sprinkle with white sparkling sugar sprinkles.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until lightly golden.
And then get ready to enjoy the cutest little cherry pies!
These are perfect for a sweet treat served along vanilla ice cream or a quick breakfast on the go!
Mini Cherry Pies
You won't feel guilty having one or two of these mini cherry pies. Great dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3¼ cups flour
- 2½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups butter (cubed)
- 1 can cherry filling
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- ice water
- white sparkling sugar sprinkles
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and butter. Mush together with your hands until crumbly.
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Add ice water slowly just until dough forms into a lightly moist ball.
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Knead the dough until it molds together.
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Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
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Take half of the dough ball, place on a floured surface, then flatten out with rolling pin about 1/4 inch thick.
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Cut the dough into circles.
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Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cherry filling into the middle of a dough circle.
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Fold over.
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Press over the edges with a fork to seal.
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Place on a baking sheet.
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Brush the tops of the mini cherry pies with egg and sprinkle with white sparkling sugar sprinkles.
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Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly golden.
Yep… I just said that.
Don’t worry, I won’t judge 😉
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Melnda Cartwright says
Hi- I tried to make these tonight and they turned out really salty. I used the exact ingredients. I will try again but had to toss this batch!
howtonestforless says
Oh no! I’ve never had that problem but I’m thinking it might be due to the butter? Try using unsalted butter and see if that makes a difference!
Melnda Cartwright says
Okay- Thank You-,I really want to make them again!!!!!
Marye says
These looks great! Who doesn’t love cherry pie, especially in a great to-go form? 🙂
Edye says
These are too cute! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Blessings,
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Laura says
I love cherry pie and these mini pies look delicious.
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Emily @ The Benson Street says
So adorable and yummy. Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Party. – Emily
howtonestforless says
Thanks for hosting!
Lori Tylicki says
Can these be frozen?
carmen says
We never have because we eat them so fast (ha!) but I don’t see why not.
Trish says
Hi! I’d like to make thesebut in the ingredients list is says 1 and a half cups butter but the picture shows 1 and a quarter cups. Can you clarify for me which to use?
Lili Stout says
How many des this recipe make?