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Strawberry Cherry Sheet Pie

Strawberry Cherry Sheet Pie


  • Author: Leslie Bennett
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1215 servings 1x

Description

Strawberry cherry sheet pie is a stunning, large-format dessert baked in an 11×15-inch jelly roll pan. It features a remarkably flaky cream cheese pie crust and a bubbling, vibrant mixture of sweet cherries and fresh strawberries. Perfect for summer gatherings, holiday potlucks, or feeding a large crowd without the hassle of transferring a delicate traditional pie.


Ingredients

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For the Cream Cheese Pie Dough:
5 cups all-purpose flour (substitute gluten-free flour blend if needed)
¼ cup cornstarch
1 tsp coarse kosher salt
8 tbsp cold cream cheese
2 cups cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup ice water
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

For the Filling:
4 cups pitted fresh or frozen sweet cherries
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
¾ cup granulated sugar
Pinch of coarse kosher salt
5 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp almond extract (substitute vanilla extract if preferred)

For Assembly:
Egg wash (for a golden finish)
Coarse sugar (for a sparkling top)


Instructions

1. Make the pastry: In a large food processor (14-cup or larger), combine the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Pulse to mix. Add the cold cream cheese and pulse until broken down. Add the cold butter and pulse until pea-sized pieces remain. Stream in the ice water mixed with apple cider vinegar while the motor runs. Process just until the dough comes together. (Note: If your food processor is smaller than 14 cups, make the pie dough in two separate batches using half the ingredients for each).
2. Chill the dough: Divide the dough into two portions. Bring them together, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and roll the wrapped dough out slightly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the cherries, strawberries, sugar, salt, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract. Let the mixture sit until the sugar dissolves and the juices release.
4. Assemble the pie: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the first dough portion into a 13×17-inch rectangle and press it into an 11×15-inch jelly roll pan. Add the fruit filling in an even layer. Roll out the second portion into a 12×16-inch rectangle. Cut it into strips for a lattice top or leave it whole and cut steam vents.
5. Bake to perfection: Brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar. Place the jelly roll pan on a larger rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake on the lower oven rack for 45 to 50 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling throughout.
6. Cool and serve: Let the pie cool completely before slicing to allow the filling to set properly.

Notes

Keep Ingredients Cold: Always keep your butter and cream cheese extremely cold. This ensures the fat melts in the oven rather than the mixing bowl, creating those essential flaky layers in the crust.
Measuring Flour: Weighing your flour is the most accurate method. If you lack a scale, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off to avoid a dense, dry crust.
Clear Fruit Sauce: Using cornstarch instead of flour in the fruit filling results in a clearer, glossier fruit sauce that doesn’t turn cloudy when baked.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling time)
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Pie
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: ~380
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg