Description
Mini Cherry Pies are the ultimate bite-sized dessert, perfect for any occasion. With their flaky crust and sweet-tart cherry filling, these delightful treats are sure to evoke fond memories while tantalizing your taste buds. Quick to make and easy to customize, they’re ideal for summer picnics or cozy family gatherings. Enjoy the warm aroma filling your kitchen as you bake these mini delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 package (14 oz) pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until well mixed.
- Roll out pie crusts on a floured surface and cut circles larger than muffin tin cups.
- Press dough into muffin tins and fill with cherry mixture.
- Cut smaller circles for tops or create lattice designs; seal edges with a fork.
- Brush each pie with beaten egg wash for a golden color.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg