Here’s a simple, fast, and delicious Cherry Pie Bites recipe—perfect for parties, snacks, or an easy dessert!
🍒 Cherry Pie Bites
Ingredients (makes ~16 bites)
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (or crescent dough sheet)
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut the dough
- If using crescent roll triangles:
- Separate into triangles and cut each triangle into 2–3 smaller triangles.
- If using a dough sheet:
- Cut into 2-inch squares.
3. Add filling
- Place 1–2 cherries + a little filling in the center of each piece of dough.
(Don’t overfill or they spill out while baking.)
4. Fold & seal
- Bring the edges together to form a little pouch or bundle.
- Pinch well to seal.
5. Coat & bake
- Brush with melted butter.
- Sprinkle with sugar (and cinnamon, if using).
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until golden brown.
6. Finish
- Let cool 5 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar if you like.
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Swap cherries for blueberry or apple pie filling.
- Add a tiny piece of cream cheese inside for a cheesecake twist.
- Use puff pastry for a flakier version (bake 12–15 min).
If you want, I can also give you:
✅ A mini muffin–tin version
✅ A gluten-free or vegan version
✅ A printable card-style recipe
