Quick Cherry Pie Bites (Printable)

Buttery pastry cups filled with sweet cherries, topped with cinnamon sugar. Perfect mini treats for gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet refrigerated pie dough (approximately 8 ounces)

→ Filling

02 - 1 cup cherry pie filling (approximately 8 ounces)

→ Topping

03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Optional

05 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the pie dough and, using a 2.5-inch round cutter, cut out 12 circles.
03 - Gently press each circle into the wells of a mini muffin tin, forming small cups.
04 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling into each cup.
05 - If desired, brush exposed pastry edges lightly with beaten egg for a golden finish.
06 - Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle over the tops of the bites.
07 - Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
08 - Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These bite-sized treasures deliver all the comfort of a full cherry pie without the hour-long commitment
  • The pastry-to-filling ratio is absolutely perfect, ensuring every bite is loaded with sweet cherries
02 -
  • Working with cold dough makes it much easier to handle and prevents the circles from stretching too thin when you press them into the tin
  • The filling is incredibly hot right out of the oven, so resist the urge to taste test immediately or you'll burn your tongue like I did
03 -
  • If your dough gets too soft and sticky while working with it, pop it in the freezer for 5 minutes and it'll become much more cooperative
  • A small cookie scoop or measuring spoon helps distribute the filling evenly so some bites aren't overflowing while others look empty