Cherry Pie Bombs are like mini, bite-sized cherry pies with a flaky crust and cherry pie filling that are made in an air fryer. Try my Apple Pie Bombs for another sweet dessert made in an air fryer.
Cherry Pie Bombs
It’s hot where I am right now, and turning on the oven or sweating over a pie really doesn’t sound like much fun. But, these cherry pie bombs can be just the dessert to make when craving pie. Each bite is bursting with cherry pie filling and they are made in an air fryer! I also added a glaze to the pie bombs.
Ingredients
Biscuits: Look for a can of Pillsbury Grand biscuits (not the flaky layers variety). It makes this dessert super easy and they fry up to a nice golden brown color in the air fryer. You could also make these with pie crust dough, puff pastry dough (without the cinnamon), or even crescent roll dough. If you use a different kind of dough, the cooking times may vary a bit.
Filling: All you need is a cup of cherry pie filling.
Butter: I used melted butter to brush around the outsides of the pie bombs before placing them in the air fryer. You could also get away with using cooking spray, but I think they taste better with butter.
Glaze: The simple glaze is made with confectioners’ sugar and milk. You could enjoy the pie bombs without the glaze, but I love the added sweetness. You can either dip them or drizzle them with glaze!
Can I Bake Cherry Pie Bombs in the Oven?
Yes! To bake the pie bombs in the oven, follow the same instructions up to cooking them in the air fryer. Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
Place the pie bombs into the cups of the muffin tins. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown. They may not get quite as golden brown as cooking them in an air fryer, but they are still a yummy dessert! And, don’t forget about the glaze!
Can I Make Cherry Pie Bombs Ahead of Time?
Yep! They actually make a great snack. After you have cooked the pie bombs, let them come to room temperature. Once at room temperature, store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days. I recommend heating them up in the microwave before serving; I like them best when warm.
How to Freeze Cherry Pie Bombs
After they have been cooked, but before glazing them, let the cherry pie bombs come to room temperature. Then, freeze them on a baking sheet until frozen. Once frozen, store them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Be sure to label and date the container. You can add the glaze when you are ready to enjoy them.
Can I Use a Different Kind of Pie Filling?
If you are craving pie bombs with another flavor, try them with apple pie filling, blueberry pie filling, or any of your favorite pie fillings!
Cherry Pie Bombs
Ingredients
Pie Bombs
- 1 can (8-count) Pillsbury Grand biscuits, not flaky layers
- 1 cup (255 g) cherry pie filling
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
Glaze
- 2 cups (250 g) confectioners' sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons whole milk, room temperature
Instructions
- Remove the biscuits from the can and peel to separate each into two layers. Press each layer of biscuit into a 4-inch circle. (You will have 16 circles.)
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cherry pie filling into the center of each circle.
- Use your fingers to fold the sides together, pinching to seal. Shape into balls. Make sure the dough is the same thickness all around for even cooking.
- Brush the tops and bottoms of the bombs with melted butter.
- Spray the basket of your air fryer with nonstick cooking spray.
- Working in batches, place the bombs into an air fryer basket about 2 inches apart.
- Air fry at 330°F for 7-8 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove the pie bombs from the air fryer to let them cool slightly. As they are cooling, make the glaze.
- To make the glaze, in a medium mixing bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and milk. Whisk together until smooth. Add more milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Dip or roll each cherry pie bomb in the glaze. Place them on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Let the glaze firm up. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Thanks for sharing your recipe, mine didn’t look as pretty as your pictures but it tasted great, five stars for you and thumbs up 👍 to you.
I BAKE MINE IN MUFFIN TINS LINED W/ CUPCAKE PAPERS ! THEY CAME OUT AWESOME
How long do you bake in muffin tins? At what temp?
I Definly doning to make these. I love cherry pie. I live by myself so these would be perfect for me.
They Look so so good !! And as soon as the roads are not icy & snowy I’m going to the store to buy the things I need to make them my boyfriend will Love them because he Loves Cherry pie but we can’t never eat a whole pie ,!! So these will work oerket Thank you !;🥰🤩🤩🤩😁♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
This is the STUPIDEST, MESSIEST, MOST LABOR-INTENSIVE pile of @#$& I’ve ever attempted. I don’t know you but you must have hours and cats on your hands.
People: They don’t close if cherry sauce TOUCHES the sides. Period. I threw all but one away and waited my time and food for my family.
The one I could actually cook (and I’m proficient in Ninja Max XL/Foodi/Pro w/IQ) busted open. Threw it away and spent 10 minutes trying to get the crap out of my basket grid.
I don’t know what you did on what planet but you just wasted my time and money.
hahahahaha I have no idea what you just said. The recipe is great. Sorry it was hard for you.
Amanda do u in fact have hours AND cats on your hands?!? I would recommend washing ur hands of those cats before attempting the recipe-you don’t want fur in ur pie, right? 😂🤣😂 I love cherry pie and I bought the pampered chef hand pie & pocket maker but haven’t used it yet. This sounds like the perfect recipe to try with that tool!
She didn’t tell u to make them!!
Dang you are nasty! Get a life, it’s you, not the recipe.
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This is an easy recipe. I make these for our church cafe’ and they don’t last long. YOU must have over filled them. Don’t blame your mistakes on others. Try it again and put less pie filling on the dough. Good luck!
5 star
Can you bake in oven
can you bake these in the oven?
Yes, the information is in the post.
Can you cook this in oven
These are the best and easiest bombs I’ve ever made! Thank you for a great pie substitute!
I’m on an air fryer kick these days so made these yesterday and they are a big hit with the family. I followed the recipe as written, and even though a few of mine opened slightly at the top, they ended up looking great after the glaze and tasting amazing. Thanks to Amanda for sharing!!
Can this be made without an air fryer?