Easy Cherry Pie Bites are the perfect mini dessert, made simply with crescent roll dough, cherry pie filling, and a sweet glaze. This quick recipe guarantees a tasty treat everyone will love.
Each bite is a delightful mix of flaky pastry, juicy cherries, and creamy icing, creating an irresistible dessert that’s great for parties, holidays, or a casual after-dinner indulgence.
Must-Have Ingredients for Easy Cherry Pie Bites
- Crescent roll dough – The flaky, buttery base that wraps each cherry bite into a golden pillow of goodness.
- Cherry pie filling – Bursting with bright, sweet cherries, it brings the classic pie flavor into a fun, bite-sized form.
- Powdered sugar – The foundation of the simple glaze, adding a delicate sweetness to balance the tart cherries.
- Milk – Helps create a silky, pourable glaze that drizzles beautifully over the finished bites.
How to Make These Easy Cherry Pie Bites
Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly coat a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
Lay a single crescent roll triangle into each muffin cup, pressing the widest part into the bottom.
Generously spoon about 3–4 tablespoons of cherry pie filling into the center of each dough piece.
Gently pull the corners of the dough up and over the filling as best you can, leaving some cherry goodness exposed.
Bake for 13–14 minutes, until the crescent dough turns golden brown and is cooked through.
While the bites cool slightly, whisk powdered sugar and milk together until smooth, then drizzle over each warm pie bite.
Tips for Perfect Cherry Pie Bites Every Time
To avoid undercooked dough, make sure the tops are a light golden brown and the bites feel firm to the touch before removing from the oven. Don’t be shy with the filling — even if a little cherry juice leaks out, it adds rustic charm. For a fun variation, try swapping the cherry pie filling with blueberry, apple, or even a mix of berries for colorful variety.
If you like a stronger almond flavor with cherries, add a tiny drop of almond extract to your glaze for a delicious bakery-style twist.
Storing Your Leftover Easy Cherry Pie Bites
Allow the bites to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, place them in the fridge, where they’ll keep fresh for about four days.
If you want to freeze them, wrap each bite individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to two months. Thaw at room temperature or reheat briefly in the oven to revive that flaky, just-baked texture.
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Easy Cherry Pie Bites
Ingredients
- 1 –2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 8-ounce tubes crescent roll dough
- 21- ounce can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly coat a standard muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Unroll each crescent roll dough triangle and place them individually into the muffin cups, ensuring the widest part is positioned at the bottom. Generously spoon approximately 3 to 4 heaping tablespoons of cherry pie filling into each piece of dough, allowing for a little overflow if necessary. Carefully fold the three points of the dough over the filling to enclose it as much as possible. Bake the bites in the preheated oven for 13 to 14 minutes until the tops are golden brown and firm to the touch. Meanwhile, combine powdered sugar and milk in a bowl, whisking until the glaze is smooth and reaches a drizzling consistency. Once baked, remove the bites from the oven and immediately drizzle them with the prepared icing using a spoon.
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