Description
Bake Perfect Cherry Pie Bombs are mini pastries filled with a luscious cherry filling, wrapped in flaky puff pastry. These delightful treats are bursting with sweet and tart flavors that will impress your guests at any gathering. Perfect for cozy family nights or festive parties, these cherry pie bombs are easy to make and offer a charming twist on traditional desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp demerara sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 4-inch squares.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling into the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry over to form triangles, sealing edges with a fork.
- Whisk the egg and water together; brush over each pastry.
- Sprinkle with demerara sugar if desired; bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie bomb (65g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in almond extract or lemon zest with the cherry filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat at 350°F for about 10 minutes.