Description
A delightful dessert with a buttery crust and luscious cherry filling that’s easy to make and hard to resist.
Ingredients
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- 125 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 113 g salted butter (softened)
- 67 g granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 180 ml half and half
- 595 g canned cherry pie filling
- 2 tsp coarse sanding sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9-inch deep pie plate with baking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, then add the granulated sugar and pure vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
- Add the large egg and beat until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then slowly add half and half until the batter is smooth.
- Spread most of the batter around the edge of the prepared pie plate, leaving a thin layer in the center.
- Spoon the canned cherry pie filling into the center of the pie plate.
- Dollop the remaining batter over the cherry filling.
- Evenly sprinkle coarse sanding sugar over the top.
- Bake for about 35–40 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg