Description
Quick Cherry Pie Bites are delightful, bite-sized pastries that perfectly capture the essence of summer with their sweet, juicy cherry filling and flaky crust. These easy-to-make treats are ideal for any gathering or a cozy night in, and they come together in just 30 minutes. Enjoy them warm, topped with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract; set aside.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and cut into four-inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of cherry filling in the center of each square, fold diagonally, and pinch edges to seal.
- Arrange bites on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For perfect quick cherry pie bites, ensure your dough is chilled before rolling it out to avoid stickiness.
- Use fresh cherries when possible for the best flavor experience.
- Don’t be shy with sealing those edges—this prevents leaks during baking!
- Store leftover quick cherry pie bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- To reheat, simply place them in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes until crispy again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cherry pie bite (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg