Description
Cherry Cheese Pastry Pie combines the creamy tang of cheesecake with the flaky richness of pastry and the bright sweetness of cherries. A showstopping dessert that’s easier than it looks.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 ½ cups – forms the base of the pastry dough.
- Cold Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (1 stick), cubed – gives the crust its flaky texture.
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon – enhances the dough’s flavor.
- Ice Water: 4 to 6 tablespoons – binds the dough without melting the butter.
- Cream Cheese: 8 ounces, softened – the creamy base of the filling.
- Granulated Sugar: ½ cup – sweetens the filling without overpowering it.
- Egg: 1 – adds richness and structure to the cheese filling.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – adds warmth and aroma.
- Cherry Pie Filling: 1 can (21 ounces) – the glossy, fruity topping.
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon – adds a hint of brightness to the cherries.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a rack in the middle and prep your pie dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, cut butter into flour and salt until crumbly. Add ice water a tablespoon at a time until dough holds together. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Roll out dough on a floured surface and line your pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges.
- Assemble the Dish: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Pour into crust and spread evenly. Top with cherry filling and a drizzle of lemon juice.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set. Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly.
- Finishing Touches: Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve chilled or at room temp. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if you’d like!
Notes
- Use parchment under the crust to avoid sticking.
- Warm the cherry filling slightly before topping for easier spreading.
- Add a splash of almond extract to the filling for a flavor twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cherry pie, cheese pie, pastry dessert, cherry cheesecake tart, creamy fruit pie