Description
These Air Fryer Cherry Pie Bites are bite-sized, flaky pastries filled with a luscious cream cheese and cherry filling, then air-fried to golden perfection and coated in a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect as a quick dessert or a delightful snack, they combine the richness of classic cherry pie in a fun, easy-to-make finger food.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Dough
- 1 can Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (16.3 ounce can, 8 biscuits)
Topping and Glaze
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly with a fork until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Prepare the Biscuit Dough: Separate each biscuit in the can into halves, yielding 16 biscuit pieces in total. Slightly stretch or roll out each half into approximately 3-inch wide circles for easier filling.
- Fill the Biscuits: Place about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each biscuit piece, then spoon about 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese.
- Form Pie Bites: Carefully pull the edges of the biscuit dough up to enclose the filling. Press the seams together firmly, then roll the biscuit dough between your palms to form a sealed, smooth ball, ensuring the filling is fully encased.
- Brush with Butter and Air Fry: Lightly brush each formed ball with melted butter. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until the bites turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Make the Glaze: While the pie bites cook, whisk together the powdered sugar, whole milk (start with 2 tablespoons), and vanilla extract in a bowl. Adjust the milk quantity until the glaze reaches a smooth, slightly thick but dip-able consistency.
- Dip the Pie Bites: Once the bites are cooked, use tongs to dip each warm pie bite into the glaze, turning to coat evenly and completely cover each piece.
- Cool and Set: Transfer the glazed pie bites onto a cooling rack set over parchment paper. Allow the glaze to solidify slightly before serving for the best texture and presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing and smooth filling.
- Do not overfill the pie bites to prevent bursting during air frying.
- Use tongs to handle hot pie bites safely when glazing.
- Adjust glaze thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk to your preference.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Air Fryer,Cherry Pie Bites,Dessert,Bite-sized Pastry,Quick Dessert,Easy Snack
