How to Make Mini Cherry Pies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something utterly delightful about individual desserts, and mini cherry pies are no exception. These little treats are packed with sweet, juicy cherries encased in a flaky, buttery crust, making them the perfect handheld dessert for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a sweet snack, or just craving a taste of nostalgia, these mini cherry pies are sure to please.

With their vibrant red filling and golden brown crust, mini cherry pies are not only delicious...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pitted sour cherries, drained
  • 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 mini pies

  • 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

    752 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Sodium: 483mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 117g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 66g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 266mg