There's nothing quite like homemade cherry pie – this easy version is topped with a pastry lid. Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream ... and place on top of the cherry filling.

Who doesn’t love a slice of warm cherry pie with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream on top? It’s the perfect dessert for everyone who doesn’t have to make it. Cherry pie making is a labor ...

Cook up a simple cherry filling (with added brandy, honey and orange zest), and using readymade pastry you can assemble a delicious and rather impressive dessert. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

Top with Cool Whip, if desired. Store pie in refrigerator. Note: Let the pie set overnight. If you need to serve it sooner, after the vanilla cream filling is set, slice the pie. Then top it with ...