Description
These delightful Mini Cherry Pies feature a sweet, juicy cherry filling encased in flaky, golden pie crust. Perfectly portioned for individual servings, they make an adorable dessert for any occasion. With a simple preparation process and store-bought pie crust to save time, these mini pies bring a burst of fruity flavor and homemade charm to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Crust & Topping
- 1 package (14 oz) pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the mini cherry pies.
- Prepare the cherry filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the halved fresh cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir well and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to macerate and thicken slightly.
- Roll and cut the pie crust: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled pie crust to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cutter about 4 inches in diameter to cut out circles for the pie bases and tops.
- Assemble the mini pies: Place one dough circle into each cup of a muffin tin. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the cherry mixture into each dough-lined cup. Then, top with another dough circle and crimp the edges firmly to seal the pies.
- Apply egg wash and vent: Brush the tops of each assembled mini pie with beaten egg to ensure a shiny, golden brown crust. Cut small slits in the top crusts to allow steam to escape while baking.
- Bake the pies: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen cherries; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess juice before mixing.
- For a sweeter crust, sprinkle a little sugar on top after applying the egg wash.
- Make sure to crimp the edges well to prevent filling leakage.
- Allow pies to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin to maintain their shape.
