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Quick Cherry Pie Bites

Quick Cherry Pie Bites
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Quick Cherry Pie Bites are delightful mini pies bursting with sweet and tangy cherry flavor, featuring a flaky crust and luscious filling. Perfectly portioned for satisfying sweet cravings without overindulging, these treats are easy to prepare in under 30 minutes using simple pantry staples. Ideal for parties, snacks, or last-minute desserts, they bring a perfect balance of tart cherries and sweetness in every bite.

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients

  • Pie Crust Dough – store-bought or homemade, enough to cut small circles

Filling Ingredients

  • Cherry Pie Filling – 1 cup (canned or fresh cherries)
  • Sugar – 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon Juice – 1 teaspoon
  • Cornstarch – 1 tablespoon

Finishing Ingredients

  • Egg Wash – 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • Sanding Sugar (optional) – 1 tablespoon for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather pie crust dough, cherry filling, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. If using canned cherries, drain some syrup but retain enough for moisture.
  2. Make the Cherry Filling: In a bowl, mix cherry pie filling with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir thoroughly until the mixture thickens slightly, ensuring balanced sweetness and proper consistency.
  3. Roll Out and Cut the Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pie crust dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cutter to cut larger circles for the bases and slightly smaller circles for the tops of the pie bites.
  4. Assemble the Pie Bites: Place larger dough circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon a small amount of cherry filling into the center of each base. Brush the edges with water, then cover with a smaller dough circle. Crimp edges gently to seal and cut a small slit on top for steam release.
  5. Brush With Egg Wash and Bake: Lightly brush each pie bite with egg wash for a golden finish. Optionally, sprinkle sanding sugar on top. Bake for 15–18 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles.
  6. Cool and Serve: Let the pie bites cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving to set the filling and prevent burns. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use cold pie dough to keep crust flaky during baking.
  • Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks and mess.
  • Seal edges well using water or egg wash to keep filling inside.
  • Add sanding sugar on top for extra crunch and sparkle.
  • Watch baking time closely to avoid overbaking and drying out the crust.

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