Air Fryer Cherry Pie Bites Recipe
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.
- 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
Scale
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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