Air Fryer Cherry Pie Bites Recipe

Introduction

These Air Fryer Cherry Pie Bites are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, offering a crispy outside and a sweet, gooey cherry filling inside. Perfect for a quick treat or a party snack, they’re easy to make and sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 cup cherry pie filling
• 1 can Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (16.3 ounce can)
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Step 1: Add the cream cheese and brown sugar to a small bowl and mix together with a fork until smooth and creamy.
2. Step 2: Separate the biscuits in half so you have 16 pieces total, then slightly stretch or roll them out to about 3 inches wide.
3. Step 3: Drop about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each biscuit, then add 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling on top.
4. Step 4: Pull the sides up, press them together, and roll into a ball, making sure the filling is fully sealed inside the dough.
5. Step 5: Brush each ball with melted butter and air fry at 350°F for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Step 6: While the bites cook, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
7. Step 7: Once cooked, use tongs to dip each bite in the glaze, turning to coat completely.
8. Step 8: Place the glazed bites on a cooling rack over parchment paper and let the glaze set before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For a different flavor, substitute cherry pie filling with blueberry or apple pie filling.
• Make sure to seal the dough well to prevent filling leakage during air frying.
• Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and smoother filling.

Storage

Store leftover cherry pie bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat briefly in the air fryer or microwave before serving to restore crispness. Glaze may soften when refrigerated.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I freeze these cherry pie bites?

Yes, you can freeze the unglazed pie bites before cooking. Freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a sealed container. Cook them from frozen in the air fryer, adding a couple of minutes to the cooking time. Glaze after cooking.

What if I don’t have an air fryer?

You can bake these in a conventional oven at 375°F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Keep an eye on them as baking times may vary.

Air Fryer Cherry Pie Bites Recipe

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These Air Fryer Cherry Pie Bites are a delightful twist on classic cherry pie, featuring a creamy brown sugar and cream cheese filling enveloped in flaky biscuit dough, air fried to golden perfection and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect bite-sized treats for any occasion.

• Author: Luna
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 minutes
• Total Time: 23 minutes
• Yield: 16 cherry pie bites 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Air Frying
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Filling

• 2 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 cup cherry pie filling

Dough

• 1 can Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (16.3 ounce can, 16 biscuits)

Topping

• ¼ cup melted butter

Glaze

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a small bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly with a fork until smooth and creamy, creating the filling base.
2. Prepare the biscuit dough: Separate the can of biscuits into 16 individual pieces by cutting each biscuit in half. Slightly stretch or roll each biscuit half into about a 3-inch diameter circle to create a thin dough layer for wrapping.
3. Fill the dough: Place about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each rolled biscuit piece. Then, spoon 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer.
4. Seal the bites: Carefully pull the sides of the biscuit dough up and around the filling, pressing the edges together to seal completely. Roll gently into a ball ensuring no filling is exposed to avoid leaks during cooking.
5. Apply butter and air fry: Brush each formed ball generously with melted butter to promote browning. Arrange in a single layer inside your air fryer basket and air fry at 350°F for 6-8 minutes until the bites turn golden brown and cooked through.
6. Make the glaze: While the pie bites cook, whisk together the powdered sugar, whole milk (starting with 2 tablespoons), and vanilla extract in a small bowl until you achieve a smooth, pourable glaze. Adjust milk quantity to reach desired consistency.
7. Glaze the bites: When the bites are done, use tongs to dip each one into the glaze, turning to coat completely. This ensures a sweet, shiny finish on each bite.
8. Cool before serving: Place the glazed cherry pie bites on a cooling rack set over parchment paper to allow the glaze to set and firm up before enjoying.

Notes

• Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and creamier filling.
• Do not overfill the dough to prevent leakage during air frying.
• The glaze consistency should be thick but pourable; adjust milk slowly to achieve this.
• Air fryer models may vary; check bites at 6 minutes to prevent over-browning.
• Use tongs gently to avoid breaking the glaze or dough balls.
• These pie bites are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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