Sour Cream Cherry Pie Recipe

Experience a taste of Georgia with this unique Sour Cream Cherry Pie! A vibrant cherry filling is topped with a tangy sour cream layer, all nestled in a homemade crust bursting with the bright zest of orange and crunchy pecans. While you can use store-bought crust for convenience, we highly recommend making our special crust – the flavor difference is incredible! This irresistible pie is best served chilled, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. Adapted from "Best of the Best of Georgia."

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 401.6 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Sour Cream Cherry Pie

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How to Make Sour Cream Cherry Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. For the crust: In a large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes), 1/2 cup chopped pecans, and the zest of 1 orange. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/2 cup ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  3. Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate.
  5. For the cherry filling: In a medium bowl, combine 4 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1 tsp almond extract.
  6. Pour the cherry filling into the pie crust.
  7. For the sour cream topping: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  8. Pour the sour cream mixture over the cherry filling.
  9. Roll out the second disk of dough and either place it over the filling or cut into strips for a lattice top.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
  11. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

33g

Carbs

16g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Pies And Tarts Desserts Eggs Dairy Fruit American Oven Refrigerator Pies Dietary Pitted Fruit Cherries Taste Mood Sweet Equipment 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sour Cream Cherry Pie?

Sour Cream Cherry Pie takes about 165 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 105 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sour Cream Cherry Pie?

Sour Cream Cherry Pie has approximately 401.6 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 31 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sour Cream Cherry Pie?

The key ingredients for Sour Cream Cherry Pie are Flour, Orange Zest, Salt, Shortening, Ice Water, Ground Almonds. See the full list with measurements above.

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