Cherry Treats

• For  6 servings
• Difficulty  medium
• Time  1 hour

Ingredients
400gr flour
200gr butter
Salt
2tbsp powdered sugar

Garnish
500gr cherries
4tbsp of raspberry jell-o
2tbsp skimmed milk

Preparation

1. Prepare the dough a few hours earlier if possible.
2. Spread the flour crown shaped tray, work the butter with a fork to make it a soft paste; place it in the center of the tray with a dab of salt and a tbsp of sugar, moisten it with a cup of water and add the flour little by little but work on it quickly with your fingertips; knead for a moment and make a ball, squash it forward with your palms and make the ball again.
3. Once it is done wrap it in a cloth or place it on a covered earthenware bowl and let it rest for 2-3 hours.
4. Remove the pits from the raspberries
5. A little before serving, work on the dough with a roller and make two fine layers.
6. Place the bigger layer on a buttered mold; fill it with the cherries and some tbsp of raspberry jell-o.
7. With the second layer, cover and join the sides well, moistening lightly.
8. Sprinkle powdered sugar and make a small hole in the center
9. Place in the oven for 20-25 minutes at a medium heat.
10. Once out of the oven place one or two tbsp of fresh skimmed milk through the hole in the center.
11. Serve warm.

Practical advice
The cherries can be removed from pit with the same utensil which is used for the same purpose used in olives.

 

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