Cherry Cheese Pastry Pie
This easy cherry cheese pastry pie is a delightful dessert that combines flaky pastry with a creamy cheese filling and sweet, juicy cherries. It’s a simple yet elegant treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet (14.1 oz) refrigerated pie crust
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unfold pie crust on a lightly floured surface.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the pie crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Spoon cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer.
- Gently fold the edges of the pie crust towards the center, pleating as needed.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special treat.
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