Description
Imagine the sweet allure of cherries melding perfectly with a crumbly streusel atop a golden crust, making this dessert a must-try.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant dry yeast
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 21 ounce can cherry pie filling
- 1 large egg, beaten
For the streusel topping:
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (½ stick) salted butter, cut into cubes
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
For the icing drizzle:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Heat milk and butter until butter melts. Combine with sugar, yeast, salt, and flour to form dough. Knead and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and butter for streusel. Add almonds. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roll dough into 12-inch circle, place on baking sheet. Top with cherry filling, egg wash edges, and streusel. Bake 25-30 minutes.
- Cool, drizzle with icing, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Fresh yeast ensures proper dough rise.
- Tart cherry filling for less sweetness.
- Add nutmeg to streusel for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: cherry dessert pizza, streusel topping, cherry pie filling, easy dessert recipe