Description
These Delicious Cherry Pie Bites are a perfect miniature dessert treat, combining flaky pie crust with sweet, thickened cherry filling. Easy to prepare and bake, they are ideal for parties, snacks, or anytime you want a bite-sized sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
Filling
- 1 can cherry pie filling (about 21 oz)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Topping (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Pie Crust Circles: Unroll the refrigerated pie crusts and use a cookie cutter or a glass approximately 2 inches in diameter to cut out small circles.
- Thicken Cherry Filling: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherry pie filling with cornstarch and water. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Line Muffin Tin: Press each pie crust circle gently into the cups of the mini muffin tin, forming the shell for each bite.
- Fill Bites: Spoon a small amount of the thickened cherry filling into each pie crust shell, filling about three-quarters full to avoid overflow.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15–18 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Add Topping and Cool: Optionally sprinkle the tops with sugar for added sweetness and texture. Allow the cherry pie bites to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin and serving.
Notes
- Using mini muffin liners makes cleanup easier and prevents sticking.
- Ensure the cherry filling is thickened before filling the crusts to avoid soggy bottoms.
- These can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the pie crust with a gluten-free dough.
