Cherry Berry Cheesecake Pie

Cherry Berry Pie Recipe

Description:
Indulge in the delightful combination of tart cherries and fresh raspberries nestled in a flaky, homemade crust with a creamy cheesecake layer, topped with a lattice crust and a sprinkle of almonds and coconut. This Cherry Berry Pie recipe from lovewithrecipes.com is perfect for dessert any night of the week and requires less than 4 hours to prepare and bake.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 stars)
Review Count: 1
Calories per Serving: 717.9
Servings: 6
Yield: 1 pie

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. For Crust:

   • Combine all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
   • Cut in shortening and butter flavor shortening until pea-sized chunks form.
   • Combine water and vinegar, then sprinkle over flour mixture gradually, tossing lightly with a fork until dough forms a ball.
   • Divide dough in half, shape into two disks, and roll out one disk for the bottom crust.
   • Transfer to a pie plate, trim the edges, and set aside.

2. For Cherry Layer:

   • Thaw and drain enough tart cherries to yield 2 to 2 1/2 cups of fruit and 1/2 cup of juice.
   • Combine cherries, granulated sugar, tapioca, cornstarch, almond extract, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
   • In a saucepan, combine cherry juice, granulated sugar, tapioca, and cornstarch, then cook until thickened. Cool slightly and pour over cherries, mixing gently to coat. Set aside.

3. For Cream Cheese Layer:

   • In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, almonds, almond extract, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread onto the bottom of the unbaked pie shell.

4. For Raspberry Layer:

   • Combine fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch, mixing carefully. Spoon over the cream cheese layer.
   • Optionally, cook the raspberry mixture briefly until thickened, then cool slightly before spooning over the cream cheese layer.

5. Assembly:

   • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • Spoon the cherry mixture over the raspberries, then cover with the second rolled-out pie crust.
   • Create a lattice crust by weaving strips of dough over the filling.
   • Brush the pastry with egg white and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
   • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (180°C) and bake for an additional 40 minutes.
   • Optionally, sprinkle with chopped almonds and flaked coconut 5 minutes before the end of baking time.
   • Cool the pie until barely warm or at room temperature before serving.

Notes:

• If using fresh cherries, use 3 to 4 cups in the pie and extract juice accordingly.
• Additional cherry juice can be obtained by mashing and pressing cherries through a sieve or colander.

With its flaky crust, luscious fruit filling, and creamy cheesecake layer, this Cherry Berry Pie is sure to become a favorite dessert for any occasion. Enjoy a slice with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth!