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Sweet Cherry Pistachio Tea Cakes

July 9, 2020 12 Comments

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These Sweet Cherry Pistachio Tea Cakes are the perfect little nutty bites for all those gorgeous summer cherries!

Overhead photo of sweet cherry pistachio tea cakes on a round wire rack

Who’s lovin’ all the sweet, plump, juicy summer cherries??

I’ve been buying bag after bag. I’ve eaten so many, I’m thinking soon my skin may be changing color like the little girl in Willy Wonka!

Overhead photo of a plate with a sweet cherry pistachio tea cake and a fork

I found this recipe in an issue of Food Network Magazine way back in 2012 and I’ve made it numerous times. So since they’re one of my favorites, I needed to share it with you folks.

What I love about these little tea cakes is that they’re an easy, delicious way to use up some of those beautiful summer cherries that are so abundant at the market right now.

Overhead photo of muffin tin with sweet cherry pistachio tea cakes

I also enjoy that they aren’t overly sugary. The pistachio flavor really stands out.

I’ve also made them with pecans, my favorite, and they’re just as yummy.

A plate with a Sweet Cherry Pistachio Tea Cake and a fork

These are perfect as a dessert or in the morning with your coffee or tea. You can opt to dust them with confectioners’ sugar or just leave them plain.

So grab some cherries and get your bake on folks! Enjoy!

Overhead photo of Sweet Cherry Pistachio Tea Cakes on a round wire rack

A few other favorite cherry recipes here at the BHK are my Streusel Topped Cherry Pie Bites my Cherry Margarita and my Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes with Cherry Compote.

Overhead photo of ingredients for sweet cherry pistachio tea cakes on a wooden serving board

 

A Few Cook’s Notes for Sweet Cherry Pistachio Tea Cakes Recipe:

Don’t top each tea cake with a cherry until you see that the tea cake appears puffed and is beginning to set, otherwise the cherry will sink. The sweet spot for my oven was 10 minutes.

I have also made these with pecans instead of pistachios and they’re delicious.

 

Overhead photo of batter for sweet cherry pistachio tea cakes in a glass bowl on a wooden board

 

5 from 6 votes
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Sweet Cherry Pistachio Tea Cakes
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

These Sweet Cherry Pistachio Tea Cakes are the perfect little nutty bites for all those gorgeous summer cherries!

Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, tea, cake, pistachios, cherries
Servings: 12 tea cakes
Calories: 138 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • 12 medium cherries with stems
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tip with paper liners.

  2. Add the pistachios, flour, baking powder and salt to a food processor. Pulse until finely ground.

  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and eggs. Add the pistachio mixture until just combined. Stir in the melted butter and mix until just combined.

  4. Spoon two tablespoons of batter into the prepared muffin pan. Bake until puffed and just beginning to set, about 8-10 minutes. Do not add the cherry earlier or it will sink. Place 1 cherry in the center of each cake. Continue to bake until the cake is springy and the edges are lightly browned, about 10-11 minutes more. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts
Sweet Cherry Pistachio Tea Cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 53mg2%
Potassium 127mg4%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 256IU5%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Adapted from Foot Network Magazine July/August 2012

 

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Comments

  1. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    July 9, 2020 at 8:48 am

    These are so fun and pretty! And cherry and pistachio is a great flavour combination. I’ll take a dozen :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 9, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      Perfect for dessert or breakfast Jennifer!

      Reply
  2. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    July 9, 2020 at 9:54 am

    Cherries hold a special place in my heart. They remind me of my Uncle Tony’s fruit stand from way back in the day. These will be happening!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 9, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      Awwww. Glad they bring back memories Annie. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Alex says

    July 10, 2020 at 1:15 am

    These are gorgeous – and what beautiful presentation!
    Love the cherry on top :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 10, 2020 at 7:40 am

      Thanks Alex!

      Reply
  4. Marissa says

    July 10, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    I saw these on your Instagram and had to come over immediately to check out the recipe! That cherry on top really is ‘the cherry on top’ that makes these pistachio tea cakes both beautiful and irresistible!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 10, 2020 at 8:31 pm

      They really are tasty Marissa!

      Reply
  5. 2pots2cook says

    July 12, 2020 at 9:26 am

    Instagram has reminded me this time …. so glad it did :-)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 12, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      Yay! Thanks Davorka!

      Reply
  6. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    July 14, 2020 at 6:42 pm

    How cute are these!!?? Such a delicious way to use those sunmer-fresh cherries! And I love that the pistachio flavor really comes through! I bet these tea cakes are addictive!!! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 15, 2020 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks so much Chey!

      Reply

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