Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 cups of flour
- 200 g of butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of cold water
For the filling:
- 500 g of cherries (fresh or frozen, pitted)
- 3/4 cup of sugar (more or less is possible, depending on the sweetness of the cherries)
- 2 tablespoons of starch (corn or potato)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation:
**Dough preparation:**
- Mix flour, sugar and salt in a bowl.
- Add the cold butter and grind it with the flour until the mixture resembles crumbs.
- Add the egg and cold water, knead the dough until it becomes uniform.
- Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling film and chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
**Preparation of the filling:**
- Mix cherries with sugar, starch, lemon juice and vanilla extract. If using frozen cherries, let them thaw first and drain off excess liquid.
**Assembly of the pie:**
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Divide the dough into two parts: larger and smaller.
- Roll out most of the dough and place it in the pie dish, lifting the edges. Prick the dough with a fork in several places.
- Put the cherry filling on the dough.
- Roll out the rest of the dough and cover the filling with it, or make a grid. Press the edges of the dough together to secure.
- Make several cuts on the top layer of the dough to allow steam to escape.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.

Drink for Cherry Pie

One of the following drinks is perfect for cherry pie:
- **Black tea** with a light aroma of bergamot (for example, Earl Grey) will perfectly emphasize the rich taste of cherries.
- **Green tea** with a fresh and slightly tart taste goes well with sweet and sour pastries.
- **Dessert Wine:** Wines like Leiteo or Moscato have a sweet taste that contrasts well with the tartness of cherries.
- **Pink champagne** or sparkling wine with a light fruity note will create a festive mood and perfectly complement the cake.
- **Espresso coffee** or **latte** with a creamy texture will perfectly balance the taste of the pie and make the dessert even more exquisite.
Such drinks will not only emphasize the taste of cherry pie, but also create a special comfort during tasting.