Cherry Pie Biscuits
- 20m Prep Time
- 15m Cook Time
- 35m Ready In
These cherry pie biscuits are a versatile treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert. They are made with self-rising flour, buttermilk, and minced cherries, then topped with an almond icing.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for greasing
- 2 cup self-rising flour
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar divided
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 1/2 cup frozen cherries thawed and minced
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp half-and-half
- 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 11 of 15 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 234 mg
- Iron: 1.71 mg
- Magnesium: 14.7 mg
- Phosphorus: 262 mg
- Potassium: 263 mg
- Zinc: 0.46 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 cup self-rising flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp half-and-half
- 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
Prepare
- Vegetable oil, for greasing
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup frozen cherries, thawed and minced
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil and dust with flour.
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Step 2.
In a large mixing bowl, sift or whisk together 2 cups self-rising flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt.
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Step 3.
Add 1¾ cups buttermilk and ⅓ cup butter-flavored shortening to the flour mixture. Combine with a pastry cutter or fork until a dough forms.
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Step 4.
In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup thawed and minced frozen cherries, 1 teaspoon almond extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and the remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Stir until well combined.
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Step 5.
Add the cherry mixture to the biscuit dough and work it in using your hands until evenly distributed.
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Step 6.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and flatten into a rectangle about 2 inches thick. Cut into 8 equal sections and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Step 7.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet.
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Step 8.
While the biscuits are baking, in a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons half-and-half, and 1½ teaspoons almond extract until smooth.
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Step 9.
Drizzle the icing over the warm biscuits. Serve warm.