Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic favorite with this heart-shaped cherry pie. Perfectly flaky crust envelops juicy cherries, making each bite a sweet reminder of love and nostalgia. This easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for special occasions like Valentine?s Day or anniversaries, ensuring that even novice bakers can create a show-stopping dessert that will impress everyone.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6–8 tbsp iced water
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add iced water until dough forms; chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the filling: Mix pitted cherries with sugar in a bowl; let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
- Roll out half of the chilled dough on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Assemble: Place cut-out hearts on a lined baking sheet; spoon cherry filling onto each shape, leaving edges clear.
- Top: Roll out remaining dough, cut out more hearts or strips for lattice topping, and seal edges.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375?F (190?C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg