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    No-Bake Mini Cherry Pie

    August 9, 2022 | by Kelsey Sackmann | Leave a Comment

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    No-bake cherry pies are a delicious, bite-sized dessert that come together in minutes. Made with a nutritious, 4-ingredient pie crust and raw cherry filling - all you need is a food processor!

    My husband's love for cherries runs deep and when summer hits his excitement for this fresh juicy fruit knows no limits. Sometimes he goes a little overboard and buys $13 worth of cherries forgetting he is just one man.. and that's a lot of cherries.

    Lucky for him, I love creating recipes to avoid food waste. And pie.. I really love pie. While the smell of caramelized fruit in a buttery, flaky pie crust brings me great joy, baking in the middle of a heat wave does not.

    This no-bake cherry pie is the perfect solution. Made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients, simply mix, press and chill and you’ve got a deliciously sweet dessert. Super simple, fun to share, and a great way to enjoy those plump, juicy summer cherries.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to make no-bake pie
    • Substitutions
    • No-Bake Mini Cherry Pie

    Ingredients

    Check your pantry because you probably have everything you need to make this 4-ingredient crust and raw cherry filling!

    plate of cherries on white background

    Pie Crust

    • Almonds
    • Medjool dates
    • Salt
    • Vanilla almond butter

    Raw Cherry Filling

    • Sweet cherries
    • Honey
    • Lemon juice

    How to make no-bake pie

    To make these easy mini cherry pies, you'll need a food processor and muffin tin.

    Pulse almonds, dates, and salt in a food processor until crumbly. Add almond butter and process until mixture starts to stick.

    Press your pie crust into the bottom and up the sides of a muffin tin.

    no bake cherry pie filling

    Mix together cherries, honey, and lemon juice to make your filling.

    Pour cherry filling on top of the pie crust. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

    Pro tip: If your pie crust isn’t quite holding together, add a little more dates or nut butter to help it stick.  

    mini cherry pies on white background surrounded by cherries and crumbles

    I love how simple and versatile these mini cherry pies are. From the crust to the filling the flavor possibilities are endless. Use this crust as a base to make a nutritious version of your favorite pie.

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    • No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
    • Apple Pie
    • Pecan Pie

    In addition to pie, use the crust as a base for other desserts like bars, energy bites, crumbles or crisps like this Quick Pear Crisps!

    Substitutions

    Use whatever you have on hand! There's no right or wrong way to make this pie.

    • Nuts - almonds are great here, but cashews, walnuts, or a mix of two or all three will also work.
    • Filling - the raw fruit filling is delicious with any fruit like blueberries or strawberries, even apples.
    • Canned cherries - fresh cherries are best, but if you're in a pinch (or cherries aren't in season and cost an arm and a leg) you can use canned cherries. Opt for canned fruit in 100% juice or water and no sugar added.

    These are a great high-fiber, gluten and dairy free alternative to traditional pie! You can easily make it vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey.

    mini cherry pie on cooling rack
    Can you bake this pie crust?

    You can bake this or use it as a no bake crust. Be sure to refrigerate it for a bit to help it set before serving if you’re making the no bake variation.

    What's your favorite no-bake dessert!? Let us know in the comments!

    four mini cherry pies on a white background with a whole and pitted cherry

    No-Bake Mini Cherry Pie

    No-bake cherry pies are a delicious, bite-sized dessert that come together in minutes. Made with a nutritious, 4-ingredient pie crust and raw cherry filling - all you need is a food processor!
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    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 12 pies
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Author Kelsey Sackmann

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup almonds
    • 1 cup pitted dates
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon vanilla almond butter
    • 2 cups sweet cherries pitted and quartered
    • 2 tablespoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Prep a muffin pan with cooking spray.
    • Pulse almonds, dates, and salt in a food processor until crumbs form. Add almond butter and process on high until mixture starts to stick. Press almond mixture into bottom and up sides of muffin tin.
    • Mix together cherries, honey, and lemon juice. Pour over almond mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
    • Pop out mini cherry pies using knife or spatula and enjoy!
    Tried this recipe?Don't forget to tag @kelseyandcooperskitchen!

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    Registered dietitian and dog mom helping busy millennials shop smart and eat well on a budget. I share my passion for cooking with quick and easy recipes, grocery tips & time-saving kitchen hacks.  We’ll also discuss my dislike of cheese and cook with my dog, Cooper, from time to time.

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