MINI CHERRY PIES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h
Yield 6 mini pies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the crust: Pulse the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a food processor. Add the shortening and 1 stick butter; pulse until the flour looks like coarse meal. Add the remaining butter and pulse until it is in pea-size pieces. Add the egg yolk and 6 tablespoons ice water; pulse until the dough just begins to clump, adding up to 2 more tablespoons water if needed. Transfer the dough to a large sheet of plastic wrap and gather into a 2-by-12-inch log. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Put a baking sheet on the middle oven rack and preheat to 400 degrees F. Make the filling: Combine the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest and juice, and almond extract in a large bowl; toss until the sugar is dissolved and the cherries are coated. Set the filling aside.
- Cut the dough in half; cut one half into 6 pieces (keep the other half refrigerated). Roll each piece into a 6-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Ease each round into a 5-inch pie plate, letting the excess dough hang over the edge. Evenly divide the filling among the bottom crusts (the pies will be full).
- Remove the remaining dough from the refrigerator and use to make the top crusts (see options below); assemble the pies. Brush the top crusts with the beaten egg and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar. Refrigerate the pies until firm, about 30 minutes. Put the pies on the hot baking sheet in the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Bake until the crusts are golden and the fruit is bubbling, 55 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
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Clay Tillman
[email protected]These mini cherry pies are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're beautiful and delicious.
Rajoanul bari
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cherry pie, but I thought I'd give these mini cherry pies a try. I'm glad I did because they were really good!
Craig Mac
[email protected]These mini cherry pies are a bit too tart for my taste. I think I'll add a little bit of sugar to the filling next time.
Soyama Sidanga
[email protected]I had a hard time finding fresh cherries, so I used frozen cherries instead. The pies still turned out great!
Ambiya Khatun
[email protected]These mini cherry pies are a bit sweet for my taste, but they're still really good. I think next time I'll try using a different type of filling.
Reggyjohns Omosh
[email protected]I've made these mini cherry pies several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Hagoromo Otutsuki
[email protected]These mini cherry pies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. I love that I can just pop one in the oven and have a warm, delicious treat in minutes.
Sila Arish
[email protected]I made these mini cherry pies for my family and they were a huge hit. Even my picky kids loved them.
Lillian Jefferson
[email protected]These mini cherry pies are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and everyone will love them.
Bazo Khan
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of cherry pie, but these mini cherry pies changed my mind. They're so good!
hyper king
[email protected]These mini cherry pies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and everyone will love them.
Ayanna Braham
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and tart in these mini cherry pies. The crust is also really flaky and delicious.
Lenard Sacro
[email protected]These mini cherry pies are the perfect size for a party or potluck. They're also really easy to make ahead of time, which is a plus.
Nik Johnson
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these mini cherry pies because I'm not a very experienced baker. But they were surprisingly easy to make and they turned out beautifully.
safaaazzouzi4011
[email protected]These mini cherry pies are the cutest little things! I love making them for my kids as a special treat.
Elƒ´na Kandere
[email protected]I've made these mini cherry pies a few times now and they always turn out perfect. The crust is flaky and the filling is sweet and tart.
Imran ali Chohan
[email protected]These mini cherry pies were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.