Rainy Days Call For This Cozy Cherry Pie

Ingredients For the Pastry: 🥚 2 Large Eggs (1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk) 🍬 1/3 cup Sugar 🍦 1 tsp Vanilla Sugar (or vanilla extract) 🧂 1/4 tsp Salt 🥛 3.5 tbsp Milk / 50ml молока (cold) 🌾 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour / 330g 🥄 1 tsp Baking Powder 🧈 1 stick Cold Unsalted Butter / 120g For the Cherry Filling: 🍒 4 cups Cherries / 800g (pitted, fresh or frozen) 🌽 2 tbsp Cornstarch / 20g 🍬 1/2 cup Sugar / 120g 👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: The Liquid Base 🥚🥛 In a mixing bowl, combine 1 whole egg, 1 egg yolk (set the remaining egg white aside for later), sugar, vanilla, cold milk, and salt. Whisk well until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved. 💡 Pro Tip: It is crucial that all liquid ingredients are completely cold! Step 2: Making the Flaky Crust 🧈🌾 In a separate large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Add the cold, cubed butter. Quickly rub the butter into the flour using your hands or a pastry cutter until it reaches a sandy, crumbly texture. Step 3: Bringing the Dough Together 🥣❌ Pour the cold liquid mixture into the buttery crumbs. Mix gently with a spatula. Do not overmix! We want to avoid developing gluten so the crust stays melt-in-your-mouth tender. The dough should be soft and non-sticky. Form it into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes ⏰. Step 4: The Juicy Cherry Filling 🍒🔥 While the dough is chilling, mix the cornstarch and sugar in a saucepan until no lumps remain. Add the cherries. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once it boils, cook for just 1 more minute until thickened, then remove from heat and let it cool completely. Step 5: Assembling the Pie 🥧✨ Divide the chilled dough into two parts: 2/3 for the base and 1/3 for the top. Roll out the larger piece slightly bigger than your pie dish. Carefully transfer it to the dish using a rolling pin, press it in, and trim any excess. Pour in the completely cooled cherry filling. Step 6: The Perfect Lattice Top 🎀✂️ Roll out the remaining dough and leftover scraps. Cut into strips about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) wide. Create a beautiful lattice pattern over the pie by weaving the strips over and under each other. Step 7: The Secret Golden Crust ✨🥚 Remember that egg white we set aside earlier? Whisk it slightly with a fork and gently brush it all over your lattice crust 🖌️. Then, generously sprinkle some sugar on top 🍬. This will give your pie an incredibly glossy, golden, and crunchy caramel crust! Step 8: Baking 🌡️🔥 Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake for 35-40 minutes (keep an eye on your oven!) without convection until the crust is beautifully golden brown. Let it cool slightly before slicing so the filling sets perfectly! 😋 #cherrypie #baking #tretyakovkafood