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Easy Cherry Pie Bites

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These easy cherry pie bites deliver the classic cherry pie flavor in a quick, bite-sized dessert that’s perfect for busy days or last-minute treats. Made with flaky puff pastry or crescent dough and a sweet cherry filling, they come together in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • Puff pastry sheets or crescent roll dough
  • Cherry pie filling (canned or fresh/frozen cherries cooked down with sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • Granulated sugar (optional, for sprinkling on top)
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
  • All-purpose flour (for dusting work surface)
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting finished bites)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry or crescent dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  4. Cut the dough into 3-inch by 3-inch squares (about 12-16 squares depending on dough size).
  5. Mix the cherry pie filling with almond extract in a small bowl. Drain if very runny.
  6. Place about 1 tablespoon of cherry filling in the center of each dough square.
  7. Fold each square into a triangle or pouch shape and pinch edges firmly to seal. Crimp edges with a fork if desired.
  8. Brush each pie bite with egg wash.
  9. Optionally sprinkle granulated sugar on top.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes until crust is puffed and golden brown, checking after 12 minutes to avoid over-browning.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  12. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

If dough is too soft to handle, chill in the fridge for 10 minutes before cutting. Use gluten-free puff pastry for a gluten-free version and vegan puff pastry with plant-based milk for dairy-free. Watch baking time for gluten-free dough as it may brown faster. Filling bubbling out during baking is normal. Crimp edges firmly to prevent leaks.

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