What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? After the Holidays: Quasi Cherry Almond Macaroon Slab Pie! Now that’s a mouthful. But truth-be-told when you’re talking about a dessert with mounds of plump cherry clusters, flaked coconut, and sliced nuts…well, nothing else will do. By transforming it all into a slab pie, portions become more manageable over traditional sliced servings. The crust is still flaky, even if there is less of it. Focus instead on a sweet treat with a single shot of Italian espresso or scoop of ice cream. It’s a perfect balance for the taste buds.
QUASI CHERRY ALMOND MACAROON SLAB PIE
Ingredients:
1 prepared pie crust
Ingredients for filling:
21-ounce can cherry pie filling
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Ingredients for topping:
1 cup coconut, shredded
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1 egg, beaten
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick oil. Roll the prepared pie crust to fit the baking sheet. Trim the dough to only fit the bottom of the pan. If necessary, use the extra dough pieces to fill in the corners. Pinch to seal. In a large bowl, combine the cherry pie filling, cinnamon, sea salt, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly. Spoon the filling onto the pie crust. Spread in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, for the topping, fill a mixing bowl with the shredded coconut, sliced almonds, sugar, sea salt, milk, melted butter, almond extract, coconut extract, and beaten egg. Remove the slab pie from the oven. Spread macaroon topping over all. Return slab pie to oven, bake 25 minutes longer, or until bubbly and golden brown. Cut into slices. Serve with vanilla bean ice cream.
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Oh gosh, I have a huge tin of cherry filling. Will share widely.
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You may hear the sound of people knocking on your door once you start baking. 🍃🍒
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Mmm – I love this topping. Growing up, my mother always made a cherry pie for Washington’s Birthday – which was a separate holiday back then.
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I remember those days, when the President was honored and revered. 🌟
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The texture look incredible, and I love that you made this as a slab pie. It’s so much easier for people to cut what they really want!
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I agree. Too often people request that they only want a “sliver” of dessert. 🍃🍒
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You’re a mad scientist of delicious inventions.
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Brew-ha-ha-hah! You vill now see vwhat I am capable of. 🌟✨💫
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Haha!
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Cherry and almond… and ice cream…. a combo to die for!
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Shhhh. You’re making me hungry. 🍃🍒😍
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Hehe!!
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This looks scrumptious! Love the different textures and the flavor combination!
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Oh my, Yes! Just enough to satisfy the sweet tooth. 😍🍃🍒
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This looks sooo good. Hubby love macaroons. Putting it on the to do list.
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Perhaps you may surprise him for Valentine’s Day?! 💕
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Gail, you had me at cherry 🍒. They are my favorite. This recipe looks delicious. Definitely a keeper. Thank you and take care. Scott
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Happy Baking! It was my pleasure, indeed. 🍃🍒
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:-))
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Very tempting, I must say. 🍃🍒
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:-)) Yeah!
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Yummy 😍
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Yumolicious, so to speak. 🍃🍒
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Sweet and Tasty!
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Indeed. It’s Cherrylicious! 🍃🍒
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