Description
Cherry cream pie is the ultimate dessert, featuring a flaky crust filled with sweet, juicy cherries and a luscious creamy topping. Perfect for any occasion, this delightful treat combines the tartness of fresh cherries with a smooth, rich filling, making it a crowd-pleaser at picnics and family gatherings alike. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, cherry cream pie is sure to steal the spotlight on your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Pit cherries and toss with sugar and cornstarch; let sit to release juices.
- Roll out chilled dough and fit into pie dish; add cherry mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form; spread over cooled pie before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg