Ingredients
FOR THE PIE CRUST
00 FLOUR
330 gr
COLD BUTTER
210 gr
COLD WATER
120 ml
APPLE VINEGAR
10 ml
CASTERED SUGAR
10 gr
SALT
6 gr
FOR THE FILLING
PITTED CHERRIES
700 gr
CASTERED SUGAR
130 gr
CORN STARCH
20 gr
LEMON (ZEST)
1
MELTED BUTTER
20 gr
SALT
1 pinch
TO COMPLETE
YOLK
1
WATER
to taste
CASTERED SUGAR
about 20 gr
YOU ALSO NEED
FLOUR
to taste
BUTTER
to taste
Cherry pie is a simple and delicious dessert of American origin, perfect as an after-dinner treat on any occasion. Just like its autumnal apple variant, apple pie, this scenic tart is made with two layers of fragrant shortcrust pastry that envelop a soft filling of fresh cherries, flavored with lemon zest.

This is a dessert that has become iconic, in the United States and in the rest of the world, also thanks to the cult television series of the 90s Twin Peaks by David Lynch: it was, in fact, the favorite cake of agent Dale Cooper, the main character of the story, who used to eat it with a cup of hot American coffee.

The preparation is very simple: once the pie crust has been made, working together flour, cold butter, sugar, salt, water and apple cider vinegar, it will need to be placed in the fridge for an hour; in the meantime, pit the cherries, flavour them with the grated zest of a lemon and then combine them with corn starch, sugar and melted butter, so as to obtain a compact and not too watery filling.

Once the base has been filled and everything is covered with a second disc of brisée, brush the surface with an egg yolk, beaten with a drop of water, and then sprinkle with granulated sugar. All that remains is to bake at 190 °C for 50 minutes: the result is a cake with a fabulous crunchy crust and a tender and melting interior, to be enjoyed after about 2 hours, when it is very cold and firm.

Once ready and sliced, you can eat it for breakfast or as a snack, along with a good cappuccino or a steaming infusion, but also for a birthday party, perhaps accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Discover how to prepare cherry pie by following the step-by-step procedure and tips. If you liked this recipe, also try cherry tart, cherry cake, cherry strudel and other delicious desserts with cherries.

How to prepare cherry pie
Step 1
Rinse the cherries, then remove the stalk and the internal stone and collect them in a large bowl 1.

Step 2
Flavour with the grated zest of a lemon 2, mix and set aside.

Step 3
In the meantime, prepare the pie crust: collect the flour, cold butter, sugar and salt in the bowl of the kitchen mixer 3.

Step 4
Blend for a few moments, then add the water 4 and vinegar.

Step 5
Blend for a few more moments, until the flour has absorbed the liquid ingredients, then transfer everything onto a floured work surface and knead with your hands until you obtain a loaf 5. Wrap it in cling film and leave it to rest in the fridge for 1 hour.

Step 6
After the necessary time has passed, take the dough again, divide it into two pieces, then roll out the first portion with a rolling pin into a disk about 4 mm thick 6.

Step 7
With the disk of dough obtained, line a 22 cm diameter pan already buttered and floured, making the edges stick out slightly 7.

Step 8
At this point, take the cherries again and add the sugar, corn starch and melted butter 8, then mix well.

Step 9
Transfer the cherries, along with all their maceration liquid, onto the pie crust base 9.

Step 10
Arrange the cherries so that they are more concentrated in the center, forming a sort of dome 10.

Step 11
Roll out the second piece of dough and cover the filling 11.

Step 12
Remove the excess dough and seal the edges, pinching them with your fingers 12.

Step 13
Brush the surface with the egg yolk beaten with water 13.

Step 14
Finish with the granulated sugar 14.

Step 15
Bake the cake in a static oven preheated to 190 °C for about 50 minutes, then take it out when it is golden brown and caramelized on the surface. Let it rest for at least 2 hours, then transfer it to a serving dish 15.