Miss America Cherry Pie Recipe

Name: Miss America Cherry Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups finely crushed graham crackers (about 24 sheets); 1 stick unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 3 cups fresh tart (sour) cherries, pitted; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; Sliced almonds, for topping

Servings: persons

3 cups finely crushed graham crackers (about 24 sheets)
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 cups fresh tart (sour) cherries, pitted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Sliced almonds, for topping

1
Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the crushed graham crackers and melted butter in a medium bowl.
2
Press into the bottom and up the side of an 8-inch pie plate.
3
Bake until lightly golden brown, 10 minutes.
4
Let cool.
5
Meanwhile, make the cream cheese filling: Beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer in a medium bowl until soft peaks form.
6
Add the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth.
7
Make the cherry filling: Bring the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch and almond extract to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 8 minutes.
9
Let cool completely.
10
Pour half of the cherry filling into the pie crust; top with the cream cheese filling, then the remaining cherry filling.
11
Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
12
Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.
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Photograph by Kate Mathis

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups finely crushed graham crackers (about 24 sheets), 1 stick unsalted butter, melted, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Miss America Cherry Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Miss America Cherry Pie

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