Mini Cherry Pies
Mini Cherry Pies are delightful bite-sized desserts featuring a flaky crust filled with sweet-tart cherries. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights, these treats will impress every time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 pre-made pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick and cut circles for the base.
- In a bowl, mix cherries with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Place dough circles into greased muffin tins and fill with cherry mixture.
- Cut small circles from remaining dough for lids; place on top and seal edges by crimping.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie (50g)
- Calories: 170 calories
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg