Irresistible Cherry Pie Bites with Flaky Golden Crust

These Cherry Pie Bites are a quick and delightful dessert, wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, ideal for gatherings or late-night cravings.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 12

Total Time 30

Servings: 12 bites

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 package Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough or puff pastry or homemade pie dough

For the Filling

1 cup Cherry Pie Filling homemade is preferred
8 oz Cream Cheese softened, optional but recommended

For the Sweetness

1 cup Powdered Sugar for sweetening the cream cheese mixture
1 tsp Vanilla Extract to enhance the flavors

For the Topping

2 tbsp Butter melted, for brushing on top
1 tbsp Coarse Sugar optional, for sprinkling on top

For the Glaze (optional)

1 cup Powdered Sugar Glaze mix of powdered sugar and milk

Equipment

Oven
Mixing bowl
baking sheet
Parchment paper
whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Unroll the crescent roll dough, place cream cheese mixture and cherry filling on triangles, and seal.
Place bites on the baking sheet, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Make optional glaze by mixing powdered sugar and milk. Drizzle over cooled bites.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overfilling to prevent bursting. Pinch edges tightly to seal. Consider adding almond extract for flavor enhancement. Assemble the bites and refrigerate before baking for convenience.

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