Pie Recipes

Pretty in Pink Pie

Maraschino cherries are nestled in a beautiful frosting in this Pretty in Pink Pie.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) jar red maraschino cherries
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (6 ounce) Graham cracker crust

Instructions

1. Drain maraschino cherries, saving the juice.
2. Put marshmallows and maraschino juice in a large saucepan; heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted and smooth.
3. Let cool completely, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin forming on mixture.
4. Reserve 6 to 8 cherries for garnish; quarter remaining cherries.
5. Fold 2 cups whipped topping and quartered cherries into marshmallow mixture; spread into Graham cracker crust.
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
7. Garnish with reserved maraschino cherries and remaining whipped topping.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Cherry Growers Foundation