Quick Cherry Pie Bites (Printable Version)

Mini buttery pastry cups with sweet cherry filling and cinnamon sugar topping, ready in just 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 sheet refrigerated pie dough (8 oz)

02 - 1 cup cherry pie filling

03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

05 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

02 - Unroll the pie dough and use a 2.5-inch round cutter to cut out 12 circles.

03 - Gently press each circle into the wells of a mini muffin tin, forming small cups.

04 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling into each pastry cup.

05 - If using, brush the exposed pastry edges lightly with beaten egg for a golden finish.

06 - Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle evenly over the tops.

07 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

08 - Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

01 -

You get all the satisfaction of homemade pie without spending hours rolling and crimping
These disappear from party plates faster than anything else I make
The recipe is forgiving enough that even kids can help and still feel proud

02 -

Hot cherry filling is basically edible lava, so definitely let these cool at least 15 minutes before serving
The dough will puff up in the oven, creating a flaky texture but also reducing the cup size slightly
These are best the day theyre made, though theyll keep in an airtight container for two days if they last that long

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Run a thin knife around the edges of each bite while theyre still slightly warm for easier removal from the tin
If the dough gets too warm while working with it, pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up again