Description
Cherry Pie Bites are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines the classic flavors of cherry pie in a bite-sized form.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, cold and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold cubed butter and cream cheese to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until the dough comes together. If the dough is too crumbly, add a teaspoon of cold water at a time until it holds together.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into squares or circles, about 3 inches in size.
- Place a teaspoon of cherry pie filling in the center of each square or circle.
- Fold the dough over to create a pocket and pinch the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
- Brush the tops of the pie bites with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
- For a twist, substitute the cherry pie filling with blueberry or apple pie filling.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg