
And you better believe, there’s always one around during the holidays!įrom the pie dough that my grandma taught her to make from scratch, to the sweet, tart homemade filling, this pie is both beautiful and delicious! I promise that it’s worth the time and effort to make this scrumptious pie from scratch. It’s my Dad’s favorite pie and always on the menu for his birthday. Of all the desserts she makes, my Mom is most famous for her pies! From her Strawberry Pie in the summer, to Pecan Pie in the fall, everyone gets so excited when Mom’s making pie!Ī pie that is made year-round in our house is her cherry pie.

From chocolate chip cookies, to brownies, to pies, my Mom was always whipping up a sweet treat for holidays, parties and school functions! Growing up, my Dad did most of the cooking around our house, but my Mom was definitely the baker. It’s made with canned cherries for an easy filling, that’s also totally delicious!Īt my parents house, we serve this pie from Valentine’s Day, to 4th of July, to Thanksgiving! It’s the perfect pie to share with friends and loved ones at holidays or any get-together! It’s filled with homemade cherry pie filling & topped with a simple lattice crust! The flavorful filling is both sweet and tart. Mom’s Famous Cherry Pie recipe begins with the perfect crust, made from scratch. Tried this recipe? I'd love to see it! Mention or tag #cheesecurdinparadise on Instagram! Welcome to the 4th Annual #SummerDessertWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. I love hearing from you! You can FOLLOW ME on: If you’ve tried my Tart Cherry Galette or any other recipe on Cheese Curd In Paradise please take a minute to rate the recipe and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. LOOKING FOR MORE CHERRY RECIPES?Ĭheck out my Blueberry, Basil, and Goat Cheese Galette for more summer berry recipe inspiration! To get the excess moisture out after thawing I drain the cherries and use a paper towel to absorb an extra liquid. If they bake frozen it will cause the filling to be too watery.

If you use frozen tart cherries in this recipe make sure to thaw them before baking. They are also smaller than sweet cherries.Ĭan you use sweet cherries in this recipe? Sure, but it will have a sweeter flavor and not that little zing that tart variety add. Tart cherries are pretty sour without the help of a little sugar. Also, make sure the you are not ripping the doing as you fold.Īdding the raw sugar to the crust give a nice texture and a sweet taste of the crust. What is the crust leaks! It happens to everyone! Make sure you do a nice coat with the egg wash. I find that folding, and a little tuck creates the best look and stability for the crust. The method for creating a crust in a galette is the fold the crust around the filling to keep it open-faced. The refrigerated crust is very easy to work with, but if it stays too long in the fridge you may notice it will dry slightly. It saves me so much time, and it delicious.

Stretch (or roll if you made your own) your pie crust on lightly floured parchment paper.In a medium bowl, combine cherries, sugar and cornstarch.WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR TO MAKE THIS GALETTE? I like to serve this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream while it is still warm, but it is also delicious with a little whipped cream, or chocolate ice cream. I think they want to make sure they get all the good stuff in first. My kids love to eat all the cherries and they move to the buttery crisp crust. My Tart Cherry Galette is a big hit at our house. There is something about the flavors of a dessert made with tart cherries that are perfect - sweetness with a bit of tang. I love a sweet cherries as much as the next person, but they do not hold a candle next to tart cherries. We also have a cottage up there, and it a lot of fun to go cherry picking in the summer. Door County is known for their cherries, and I love the convience of living so close. One of them is tons of fresh tart cherries in mid to late summer. Living 45 minutes from Door County, WI has many advantages. A simple and unique dessert with unforgettable flavors. Use store-bought crust, fresh (or frozen) tart cherries, a little sugar, and bake. This Tart Cherry Galette is a simple, delicious summer dessert.
