Vegan Cherry Pie

8 servings

90 minutes

Vegan cherry pie is a delightful treat rooted in European culinary traditions. Its delicate shortcrust pastry, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfectly complements the juicy cherry filling with a pleasant tartness and rich fruity flavor. The special charm of this pie lies in its simplicity and accessibility, as it is entirely vegan—without eggs or dairy products—yet remains incredibly tasty and aromatic. This pie is ideal for cozy family tea gatherings or as a light dessert after lunch. It can be served warm to enjoy the contrast between the crumbly crust and juicy filling or chilled to experience its freshness on a hot day.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 409.5
• Proteins: 4.9g
• Fats: 10.8g
• Carbohydrates: 74.2g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 2 glass
• Sugar: 1 glass
• Cherry: 1.5 kg
• Salt: pinch
• Vegetable oil: 75 ml
• Water: 75 ml

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the shortcrust pastry. Sift 2 cups of flour into a bowl, add sugar, about a third of a cup (more to taste), and a pinch of salt, and mix well. Then pour about a third of a cup of vegetable oil (preferably refined sunflower oil) into the flour and mix well — small lumps should form. Gradually add ice water, about the same amount as the oil. There can be variations: if there is more oil than water, the dough will be crumbly; if less, it will be denser. Quickly shape the dough into a ball — do not knead for long; wrap it in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 glasss
   • Sugar: 1 glass
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Vegetable oil: 75 ml
   • Water: 75 ml

2. Wash fresh cherries, remove the pits, sprinkle with sugar to taste, and let sit for 10 minutes. Then, over low heat, stirring, bring to a boil, and drain excess juice. Add a couple of tablespoons of flour and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry: 1.5 kg
   • Sugar: 1 glass
   • Wheat flour: 2 glasss

3. Divide the dough into two parts, one larger. Roll out the larger part. Grease a 30 cm diameter form with oil, sprinkle with flour, and place the dough on the bottom and sides. Then sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of flour on the dough and evenly layer the cherries on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 glasss
   • Cherry: 1.5 kg

4. Roll out the remaining dough, cover it, and pinch the edges. Make holes all over the surface of the pie with a fork. Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 40-50 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 75 ml