Quick Cherry Pie Bites (Printer-friendly)

Buttery pastry cups filled with sweet cherry filling, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and baked until golden. Perfect mini treats for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry Components

01 - 1 sheet refrigerated pie dough (approximately 8 ounces)

→ Filling

02 - 1 cup cherry pie filling

→ Topping

03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Optional Enhancement

05 - 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the pie dough and use a 2.5-inch round cutter to cut 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 exposed pastry edges lightly with beaten egg for golden coloring.
06 - Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle mixture evenly over the bites.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until pastry is golden brown and filling bubbles.
08 - Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These disappear faster than you can bake them, so consider making a double batch
  • The mini size means you can pop three without feeling like you overindulged
02 -
  • Hot cherry filling burns more than you expect, so let them cool at least 10 minutes before serving
  • The dough shrinks back slightly when baking, so press it firmly into the muffin wells
03 -
  • Chill your muffin tin for 10 minutes before pressing in the dough for the crispest results
  • Use kitchen scissors to trim any overhanging dough before baking for uniform looking bites

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