A Simple Valentine's Day Dessert

So I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for fun and easy recipe ideas… emphasis on the easy. I want to show off my culinary “skills” without actually needing to have too many of them. My mother is impressed when I make a meatloaf and my sister is impressed when I boil water… but sometimes you need to show off a little more skill than that when you have company. I found these beautiful and super simple, mini cherry heart pies and thought that they would be perfect for this Valentine’s Day! You can try them for a simple something sweet, too!

All you need to get started are:

-a box of store bought pie crusts

-1 can cherry pie filling

-1 beaten egg white

-red or pink decorating sugar (if desired)

-a heart cookie cutter

-a little flour for dusting

-a parchment paper lines cookie sheet

Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. Dust your counter with flour and then unroll your pie crusts. Cut out as many hearts as you can out of the two crusts (keep an even number). Place half of your hearts on your parchment lined cookie sheet, spoon some of your filling in the middle (keeping about ½ inch away from edges to prevent overflow), and place a remaining heart on top of each. Crimp your edges with a fork (making sure that they’re tightly sealed). Brush egg wash over the top of each and spring with red or pink sugar if desired. Pop in the oven for 15 to 17 minutes (until they are lightly golden brown) and you’re done! 

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