Source: Africa Studio, AdobeStock Who doesn't love homemade cherry pies? Especially since they can be made year-round, and if fresh berries aren't available, frozen ones or even thick jam will do. We've gathered 15 of the most delicious recipes with different types of dough!
1. Cherry Pies with Yeast Dough (Egg-Free)
Source: aroma-avenue.ruThis recipe requires fresh active yeast.
You will need:
For the dough: 1 kg flour, 500 ml milk, 1 cup sugar, 50 g butter, 1 pinch salt, 40 g fresh yeast, 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
For the filling: 700 g pitted cherries, 150 g sugar, 3 tsp starch.
Preparation: Melt the butter and mix it with sugar and salt. Add warm milk, then dissolve the yeast in this mixture. Add a little flour and let the starter sit for 15 minutes. Gradually add the remaining flour, knead the dough, grease it with vegetable oil, and leave it in a warm place for 45 minutes.
Mix sugar with starch, and let the cherries drain slightly. Divide the dough into portions, roll them into flat cakes, and place a little starch mixture on each. Then add the cherries and seal the pies. Let them sit for another half an hour and brush with beaten egg or yolk. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180-200 degrees Celsius.
2. Cherry Pies with Butter Dough
Source: sgushhenka.ruThis dough is also called Viennese, and it stays soft for a very long time.
You will need:
For the dough: 550 g flour, 100 g butter, 7 g dry yeast, 250 ml milk, 120 g sugar, 2 eggs, salt, vanilla.
For the filling: 600 g cherries, 100 g sugar, 20 g cornstarch.
Preparation: Mix half of the warm milk, a spoon of sugar, and yeast, then add a couple of spoons of flour and leave this starter in a warm place for 40 minutes. Beat the eggs with the remaining sugar, salt, and vanilla. Add the starter, the remaining milk, and melted butter. Gradually add the flour and leave the dough in a warm place for 3 hours. Once an hour, punch it down with your hands.
Divide the dough into 12 portions and let them sit for another 10 minutes. Form flat cakes from the dough pieces, place a little sugar with starch in the center, and pitted cherries on top. Form the pies, place them on a baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let them sit for another 40 minutes. Brush with egg yolk if desired and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Cherry Pies with Kefir Dough
Source: cookpad.comRich kefir dough turns out very fluffy and tender.
You will need:
For the dough: 500 g flour, 250 ml kefir, 8 g dry yeast, 150 g sugar, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 10 g baking powder, 40 g butter, 2 pinches salt, 2 egg yolks.
For the filling: 500 g cherries, 30 g starch, 150 ml cherry juice.
Preparation: Remove pits from the cherries. Dissolve starch in part of the juice, combine with the rest of the juice, and bring to a boil. Add the cherries and cook the filling until thickened, then let it cool.
Mix all dry ingredients for the dough. Add egg yolks and warm kefir, and knead thoroughly. Add butter, knead the dough again, and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour. Divide the dough into pieces, stretch them into flat cakes, place the cherry filling on each, and seal the pies.
Place the pies on parchment paper and let them sit for half an hour. Brush them with beaten egg or melted butter and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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4. Cherry Pies with Puff Pastry
Source: kartinkin.netReady-made puff pastry – and quick pies are already delighting you and your loved ones.
You will need:
For the dough: 500 g puff pastry.
For the filling: 350 g pitted cherries, 150 g sugar, 1 egg.
Preparation: Let the cherries drain slightly and mix them with sugar. Roll out the dough, cut it into squares, and place the filling. Form the pies into any shape, brush them with beaten egg, and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
5. Fried Cherry Pies
Source: dzen.ruFried pies are good primarily because they cook very quickly.
You will need:
For the dough: 1/2 cup kefir, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch baking soda, 0.5 tbsp sugar, 2 cups flour, 1 egg.
For the filling: 200 g pitted cherries, 100 g sugar, 1 tbsp starch.
Preparation: Mix the dry ingredients for the dough, add the egg and warm kefir, and knead. Let the dough sit for 15 minutes, divide it into portions, and roll out. Place cherries on each flat cake, sprinkle with sugar and starch, and seal the edges of the pies. Fry them in a sufficient amount of oil on medium heat until golden brown – about 6-7 minutes per side.
6. Yeast-Free Cherry Pies with Water Dough
Source: pinterest.comPerhaps the easiest recipe in this collection – it couldn't be simpler.
You will need:
For the dough: 600 g flour, 300 ml water, 1 egg, 2 pinches salt.
For the filling: 350 g pitted cherries, 150 g sugar.
Preparation: Mix hot water, about 60 degrees Celsius, with salt and sifted flour. Add the egg, knead the dough, and let it sit for half an hour. Divide the dough into pieces, form flat cakes, and place cherries on each. Sprinkle with sugar, pinch the edges, and fry the pies in vegetable oil for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
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7. Quick Cherry Pies with Milk Dough
Source: aroma-avenue.ruAlthough they are yeast-based, this dough doesn't need a long proofing time.
You will need:
For the dough: 1 tbsp instant yeast, 2 tbsp sugar, 400 g flour, 300 ml milk, 1 tsp salt, 80 ml vegetable oil.
For the filling: 300 g pitted cherries, 120 g sugar.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, sugar, yeast, and three spoons of flour. Leave in a warm place for 15 minutes, then pour in the oil. Add salt and gradually add the remaining flour. Knead the dough and leave it in a warm place for another 20 minutes.
Divide the dough into portions, roll out flat cakes, and place a little cherry on each. Sprinkle with sugar and pinch the edges. Brush the pies with milk and bake them for about 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
8. Cherry Pies with Cottage Cheese Dough
Source: pinterest.comAnother variation of pie dough for those who don't like to repeat themselves.
You will need:
For the dough: 100 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1.5 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp milk, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 pinches salt, 210 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder.
For the filling: 200 g pitted cherries, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp starch.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese with egg, sugar, and salt. Add oil and milk, then mix in the sifted flour with baking powder. Let the dough sit for 20 minutes, divide into portions, and roll out. Mix cherries, sugar, and starch, and place the filling on the pies. Pinch the edges and bake them in the oven for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
9. Cherry and Apple Pies with Choux Pastry Base
Source: pro-interactive.ruYou can add cinnamon, vanilla, or any other favorite spices to the filling.
You will need:
For the dough: 600 g flour, 180 ml water, 8 g dry yeast, 5 g salt, 90 ml milk, 2 eggs, 90 g butter, 100 g sugar.
For the filling: 250 g pitted cherries, 2 apples, 1 tbsp butter, 1.5 tbsp starch, 4 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Peel the apples, dice them, and fry for a minute in butter. Add sugar, cherries, and starch, and stew everything until thickened. For the choux pastry base, mix 35 g flour and water, and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
Dissolve yeast in warm milk. Beat eggs with sugar and salt, add yeast and the choux pastry base, and mix everything. Then mix in the flour into the dough, and then – soft butter, cut into pieces. Leave the dough in a warm place for 2 hours.
Divide the dough into portions, roll into flat cakes, place the filling on each, and form the pies. Leave them under a towel for another 1 hour. Brush with milk or egg yolk, and bake the pies for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius.
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10. Layered Cherry and Apricot Pies
Source: spmguild.ruBefore serving, sprinkle the finished pies with powdered sugar.
You will need:
For the dough: 500 g puff pastry.
For the filling: 200 g pitted cherries, 200 g apricots, 1.5 tbsp starch, 4 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Roll out the dough and cut it into squares. Place a couple of cherries and a couple of apricot slices on each square. Sprinkle with starch and sugar, pinch the edges of the pies into any shape, and place on parchment paper. Brush with egg or egg yolk if desired. Bake them for about 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Cherry and Cottage Cheese Pies
Source: ok.ruThe advantage of this recipe is that this cherry filling definitely won't leak out.
You will need:
For the dough: 500 g flour, 150 g sugar, 8 g dry yeast, 1 pinch salt, 280 ml kefir, 5 tbsp vegetable oil.
For the filling: 350 g cottage cheese, 3 tbsp sugar, 30 g butter, 150 g pitted cherries, 1.5 tbsp sour cream.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients for the dough, add warm kefir with oil, and knead. Leave the dough in a warm place for 1 hour. Thinly slice the butter and mix all ingredients for the filling.
Divide the dough into portions, roll out each, and place the filling. Pinch the edges, place the pies on parchment paper, let them sit for another 20 minutes, brush with beaten egg if desired, and bake for half an hour in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius.
12. Fried Cherry and Blueberry Pies
Source: goldvoice.clubThis recipe will appeal to lovers of tart berry filling.
You will need:
For the dough: 4 cups flour, 400 ml kefir, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 egg, 1 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt and baking soda.
For the filling: 200 g pitted cherries, 200 g blueberries, 1 tbsp starch, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Mix warm kefir with baking soda and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Add the egg and mix. Add sugar, salt, and oil, then gradually add the sifted flour. Knead the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Divide the dough into portions and roll out. Place a couple of cherries and blueberries on each flat cake, and sprinkle them with sugar and starch. Pinch the edges and fry the pies on both sides until golden brown over medium heat.
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13. Cherry Pies with Sour Cream Dough
Source: aroma-avenue.ruAnother wonderful yeast-free dough option that doesn't need a long resting time.
You will need:
For the dough: 400 g flour, 150 g sour cream, 1 egg, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp butter, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
For the filling: 250 g pitted cherries, 3 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients. Add the egg and melted butter. Then add sour cream and knead a soft dough. Let it sit for 20 minutes, divide into portions, and roll into flat cakes. Place cherries on each, sprinkle with sugar, and pinch the edges. Fry the pies in a pan until golden brown on both sides.
14. Deep-Fried Cherry Pies
Source: i-recipe.ruThese are those crispy pies that everyone raves about.
You will need:
For the dough: 1 cup flour, 100 g butter, 50 ml water, 1 tsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt.
For the filling: 2 tsp powdered sugar, 1 tbsp starch, 1 cup pitted cherries.
Preparation: Mix cherries with powdered sugar, bring to a boil, add starch, and cook the filling until thickened. Let it cool. Rub butter with flour until crumbly. Add cold water, salt, and sugar, knead elastic dough, and leave it in the refrigerator for half an hour.
Roll out the dough into a thin layer and cut into rectangles. Place the filling on each piece and form the pies. Deep-fry them in a large amount of oil for about 3 minutes.
15. Cherry Lavash Pies
Source: rutube.ruLazy pies that are ready in just a few minutes if you have thin lavash on hand.
You will need:
For the dough: 1 sheet lavash.
For the filling: 250 g pitted cherries, 0.5 tsp vanilla sugar, 0.5 tsp starch, cinnamon.
Preparation: Mix cherries with sugar, starch, and cinnamon. Cut the lavash into strips, place the filling on each, and fold into envelopes. Fry the pies in a small amount of oil on both sides.