Cherry Pie Bites (Printable)

Mini hand-held pies with buttery crusts and sweet cherry filling, ideal for sharing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 sheets refrigerated pie dough (about 1 pound total)

→ Filling

02 - 1 cup cherry pie filling (about 9 ounces)

→ Topping

03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
02 - Roll out the pie dough on a lightly floured surface. Using a 2.5-inch round cutter, cut out 24 circles.
03 - Gently press each dough circle into the cups of a mini muffin tin or arrange them on the baking sheet, shaping small cups.
04 - Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cherry pie filling into each cup.
05 - Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon (if using) in a small bowl.
06 - Brush the edges of each pie bite with melted butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
07 - Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They deliver all the comfort of homemade cherry pie in about 35 minutes total
  • The mini size means everyone can grab multiple without feeling guilty
  • You can customize the filling with whatever fruit preserves or pie filling you have on hand
02 -
  • Hot pie filling is like lava and will burn you badly if you bite into these immediately after baking
  • The dough circles shrink slightly when baked, so press them firmly into the muffin tin
  • If any filling spills onto the pan, let it cool completely before trying to clean it
03 -
  • Chill your muffin tin in the freezer for 10 minutes before adding the dough to help the crust keep its shape
  • Use kitchen scissors to cut the dough circles if you do not have a round cutter

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