Sweet Cherry Cream Cheese Mini Pies
🍒🧀 These Sweet Cherry Cream Cheese Mini Pies are the perfect combination of tangy cream cheese and sweet, juicy cherries, all nestled in a buttery crust. A delightful treat that’s bite-sized and absolutely irresistible! 😍🍰
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
For the Cherry Topping:
2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
⏳ Preheating Time: 10 minutes
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined.
⏳ Mixing Time: 2 minutes
Press a spoonful of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner, packing it down firmly to form the crust.
⏳ Pressing Time: 3 minutes
Bake the crusts for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool while you prepare the filling.
⏳ Baking Time: 8-10 minutes
⏳ Cooling Time: 5 minutes
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until well combined.
⏳ Mixing Time: 3 minutes
Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the cooled crusts, filling each about 3/4 of the way.
⏳ Filling Time: 5 minutes
In a small saucepan, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and the cherries are softened.
⏳ Cooking Time: 5-7 minutes
Spoon the cherry topping over the cream cheese filling in each mini pie.
⏳ Topping Time: 2 minutes
Refrigerate the mini pies for at least 2 hours to set before serving.
⏳ Chilling Time: 2 hours
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Baking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Kcal: 220 kcal | Servings: 12 mini pies
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