Description
Delightful cherry pie bites featuring crescent roll dough wrapped around sweet cherry pie filling, dusted with a cinnamon sugar blend and a light sprinkle of powdered sugar. Perfect as a quick dessert or snack, baked to golden perfection in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 can of cherry pie filling (approximately 21 oz)
Dough
- 1 package of crescent roll dough (usually 8 oz)
Toppings
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for dusting (about 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare it for baking the cherry pie bites.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the crescent roll dough on a clean surface and separate it into individual triangles as per package instructions.
- Add Filling: Spoon a generous amount of cherry pie filling onto the wider end of each crescent roll triangle, ensuring not to overfill to prevent leakage during baking.
- Roll Up: Starting from the wider end where the filling is placed, carefully roll each triangle towards the pointed end, sealing the edges slightly to keep filling enclosed.
- Season: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the rolled-up dough pieces to add sweetness and a hint of spice.
- Bake: Place the prepared cherry pie bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick surface. Bake them in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and Dust: Remove from oven and let the cherry pie bites cool for a few minutes. Once slightly cooled, dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Make sure not to overfill the crescent dough triangles to avoid filling oozing out during baking.
- For a crispier crust, brush the dough lightly with melted butter before sprinkling the cinnamon sugar.
- If cherry pie filling is unavailable, canned pie fillings of other flavors such as blueberry or apple can be substituted.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; best eaten within 1-2 days.
