Have you been on the lookout for a delightful sweet treat to elevate your snack game or impress your guests? Look no further than our irresistible recipe for Cherry Top Hats. These delightful morsels are not only pleasing to the eye but also bursting with flavor.
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**Cherry Top Hats**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 package of ready-made refrigerated pie crusts
– 1 can of cherry pie filling
– 1 egg, beaten
– 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Carefully unroll the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the pie crust. You should be able to get around 10-12 circles from each crust.
3. Place half of the pie crust circles onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each circle. These will be the bottoms of your Cherry Top Hats.
4. Spoon a small amount of cherry pie filling onto the center of each bottom crust. Be careful not to overfill to ensure the filling stays contained.
5. Take the remaining pie crust circles and, using a smaller cookie cutter or knife, cut out the centers to create a ring shape. These will be the tops of your Cherry Top Hats.
6. Carefully place a ring crust on top of the cherry filling on each bottom crust, pressing the edges lightly to seal the two pieces together.
7. Brush the tops of the Cherry Top Hats with the beaten egg and sprinkle a pinch of granulated sugar over each one.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
9. Once baked, remove the Cherry Top Hats from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
These delectable Cherry Top Hats are best enjoyed warm, with a cup of tea or coffee, or perhaps a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat. They make a perfect addition to any afternoon tea or as a sweet ending to a cozy dinner party. The combination of flaky crust and sweet cherry filling will surely have everyone coming back for more. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these charming Cherry Top Hats and savor the joy they bring with every bite.
