Description
A delightful dessert featuring cherry pie filling topped with a biscuit-like mixture and garnished with toasted almonds and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (or 1–2 tablespoons Amaretto)
- ⅔ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 4 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (for garnish)
- ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a 10 inch pie plate or an 8 inch square pan, add the cherry pie filling and mix in the almond extract. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add the flour, sugar, and baking powder, and stir.
- In a separate small bowl, add the egg and beat lightly. Then add the milk and melted butter, and stir.
- Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to make a stiff dough.
- Spoon the dough into four even portions onto the cherry pie filling in the pan, making sure the dough is not touching the edges or each other.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cherries are bubbling and the biscuits are lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the extra sugar, cinnamon, and slivered almonds.
- Serve slightly warm with a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- This dessert can be garnished with whipped cream for added richness.
- For a nut-free version, you can omit the toasted almonds.
- Experiment with different fruit fillings for a variety of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg