Introducing the Nutty Cherry Pie, a delightful dessert bursting with the flavors of cherry, pineapple, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion from potlucks to family gatherings. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a total time to table of the same, this recipe is a breeze to whip up, leaving you with more time to enjoy its scrumptious taste.
Nutty Cherry Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cans of cherry pie filling
- 1 can of crushed pineapple
- 1 cup of sugar
- 3/4 cup of cornstarch
- 2 cups of walnuts
Instructions:
- Let the pie shells come to room temperature.
- Fit them into an 8×8 baking pan, adjusting as needed to cover the base and sides evenly.
- Bake the shells at 375°F for approximately 15 minutes or until they are golden and crisp.
- While the shells bake, prepare the filling. In a saucepan, combine the cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, sugar, cornstarch, and optional food coloring.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
- Once it reaches a boil, continue to cook and stir for an additional 2 minutes to thicken the filling.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the filling to cool slightly.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
- Once the pie shells have cooled completely, pour the prepared filling into the crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Transfer the pie to the refrigerator to chill for at least a couple of hours before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together and the filling to set.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 676.7
- Fat Content: 29.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 331mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 99.4g
- Fiber Content: 4.5g
- Sugar Content: 39.1g
- Protein Content: 6.7g
Recipe Notes:
- To make this pie even more tropical, consider adding shredded coconut to the filling or sprinkling it on top before serving.
- For a decadent touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the chilled pie just before serving.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to accommodate different serving sizes or occasions.
- Serve slices of this pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, though it’s unlikely there will be any left to store!
