Cherry Pie Bites (Printable)

Buttery crust cups filled with sweet cherry filling, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Perfect party dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 sheets refrigerated pie dough (approximately 1 lb total)

→ Filling

02 - 1 cup cherry pie filling (approximately 9 oz)

→ Topping

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

# Steps:

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 come together in under 40 minutes with store bought dough
  • The buttery cinnamon sugar crust creates the most incredible crunch
  • Perfect portion control for parties or sudden sugar cravings
02 -
  • Overfilling seems tempting but leads to caramelized sugar disasters all over your pan
  • Work quickly once the dough is out of the fridge or it becomes impossible to handle
  • The cinnamon sugar mixture makes the difference between okay and absolutely incredible
03 -
  • Use a shot glass to gently press the dough into the muffin cups without tearing it
  • Have a small spoon ready to redistribute filling if it settles unevenly

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