Time: 30 minutes                 Servings: 9

 

 

This recipe introduces one of the easiest pies you can ever make. It takes few ingredients and few minutes to put together. You will also need a little bit of patience in order to have it. Keep reading this article to make a classic cherry pie.

 

This delight is made 3 ingredients for the crust and 5 ingredients for both fillings. For the base crust, we mix the crackers with melted butter and sugar. For the filling, we mix the cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract and cool whip. We pour the cherry filling on top and we place the pie in the fridge to cool for a minimum of 2 hours. As you can see, this pie is easy to put together and it is definitely worth the wait. Yum!

 

This classic cherry pie is made of three layers; the buttered graham crust base, the cream cheese filling and the cherry filling. These create a marvelous taste and texture. For the latter, when the graham cracker is combined with melted butter, this gives a sandy texture in the base; not too crunchy. We spread the cream cheese mixture on top to have a creamy pie and we add the cherry filling on top to add flavour to our pie. This cherry pie tastes fruity and refreshing thanks to its layers.

 

Of course you are free to substitute the cherry filling with any flavour that you like. You can also choose the thickness of the crust. You can choose to make it as thick as the filling or thinner. For details on how to remove the pie from the pan, check below. You will also find ideas about how to serve and store the pie as well as information on how nutritious this pie is. Pamper yourself and the people you care about with this creamy and delicious pie.

How to serve?

Slice it into 9 servings and have it after a main meal as dessert or with your favourite beverage as a snack.

How to store?

Keep any leftovers chilled in a covered container in the refrigerator.

 

INGREDIENTS:

CRUST:

• 7 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter
• 1 and 1/2 cups of  graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar

 

FILLING:

• 8 ounces of softened cream cheese,
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Cool whip: 1 container (8 ounces)
• Cherry pie filling:1 can (21 ounces)

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Crust:

1. In a medium bowl, melt butter in a microwave for 30 seconds.
2. Add in the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Combine these ingredients well.
3. Spray 8×8 baking dish with a cooking pan.
4. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan and set it aside.

 

Filling:

1. In a large bowl, smooth the cream cheese with mixer.
2. Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
3. Add in the cool Whip and mix it well with the cream cheese. Make sure not to overmix.
4. Spoon the filling over the graham cracker crust base and spread it evenly.
5. Carefully spread the cherry pie filling on top.
6. Put the pan in the refrigerator for the pie to cool for at least 2 hours. You can also leave it overnight.
7. Serve and enjoy!

 

Notes:

• To double the number of servings, double the quantity of ingredients. (Same thing applies if you want to have 27 servings; the triple)
• In this recipe, the crust is thick, but you can make it thinner if you prefer that way.
• You are free any flavoured topping of your preference. We chose cherry in this recipe. You can use blueberry or others.
• To release the pie from the pan, put the pan in hot water; just enough to cover the bottom and the sides. Hold it for a minute in hot water and voila!

 

Nutrition Value:

Calories 405.71kcal. 20%

Total Fat 22.14g.       32%

Carbs 47.82g.            18%

Sugars 25.35g            28%

Protein 2.22g                4%

Sodium 129.92mg        6%

Potassium 113.07mg     3%

Iron 0.45mg                   3%

Zinc 0.17mg                   2%

Vitamin A 204.35mcg     26%

Vitamin C2.38mg             3%