These Easy Cherry Pie Bites are the perfect mini dessert—sweet, delicious, and super simple to make. Using refrigerated pie crusts and canned cherry pie filling, they come together in no time, making them ideal for any occasion. Whether you’re entertaining guests or treating your family, these mini pies are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
2. Prepare the Pie Crusts
- Roll out each pie crust on a lightly floured surface.
- Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles slightly larger than the diameter of each muffin cup.
3. Line the Muffin Tin
- Press each pie crust circle into the bottom and sides of the muffin tin cups, leaving a small overhang.
4. Add the Cherry Filling
- Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling into each pie crust-lined muffin cup, adjusting based on your muffin tin depth and filling preference.
5. Create Lattice Tops (Optional)
- Use the remaining pie crust dough to cut strips or circles. You can either create lattice tops by weaving the strips or cover the pie bites with small dough circles. You can also leave them open-faced.
6. Sprinkle with Sugar (Optional)
- If you’d like, sprinkle the tops of the pie bites with granulated sugar for added sweetness.
7. Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
8. Cool and Serve
- Allow the cherry pie bites to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes, then carefully remove them and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Quick Tips:
- Crust Variations: Get creative with the lattice or top crust design. You can even use small cookie cutters to make fun shapes!
- Filling Options: Swap the cherry filling for apple, blueberry, or any other fruit filling you like.
- Storage: Store leftover pie bites in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
These Cherry Pie Bites are the perfect size for individual servings, and they’re bound to impress with their cute presentation and irresistible flavor!