Description
Sweet cherry pie bombs explode with nostalgic summer flavor, offering a delightful twist on classic dessert traditions. Crisp pastry shells cradle warm, juicy cherries, inviting you to savor each irresistible bite of homemade comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated biscuits (Pillsbury Grand biscuits)
- 1 cup (255 g / 9 ounces) cherry pie filling
- ½ cup (113 g / 4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g / 8.8 ounces) confectioners sugar
- 34 tablespoons whole milk, room temperature
Instructions
- Carefully divide each refrigerated biscuit into two delicate layers, creating 16 translucent rounds that will serve as the foundation for these delectable pastry pockets.
- Gently stretch each round into a 4-inch diameter circle, ensuring the dough remains uniformly thin to promote even cooking and optimal texture.
- Position a generous dollop of vibrant cherry pie filling precisely in the center of each dough circle, leaving adequate margin for sealing.
- Delicately fold the dough’s edges over the fruity center, meticulously pinching and crimping to create a perfectly sealed spherical shape that traps the luscious filling inside.
- Liberally brush the exterior surfaces with melted butter, which will contribute to a rich golden-brown coloration and enhanced flavor profile.
- Prepare the air fryer by preheating to 330F and lightly coating the basket with nonstick spray to prevent potential sticking.
- Arrange the prepared pie bombs inside the air fryer basket, maintaining strategic spacing to allow proper hot air circulation and consistent cooking.
- Air fry for approximately 7-8 minutes, monitoring until the exterior transforms into a gorgeous amber-toned crust.
- While the pastries cook, whisk confectioners sugar and milk together, creating a smooth, glossy glaze with an ideal drizzling consistency.
- After removing the pie bombs, allow them a brief cooling period before generously coating each with the prepared glaze.
- Position the glazed treats on a wire rack positioned over a baking sheet, permitting excess glaze to elegantly cascade away.
- Allow the glaze to set and firm before serving, presenting these cherry pie bombs at either a warm or room temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality refrigerated biscuit dough to ensure a flaky, tender texture that doesn’t become tough during cooking.
- Use fresh, thick cherry pie filling to prevent excess moisture from making the dough soggy or breaking during folding.
- Seal the edges carefully by pinching and crimping to prevent filling leakage during air frying, creating perfect pocket-like bombs.
- Adjust the glaze thickness by adding milk or powdered sugar gradually, allowing you to create a smooth, drizzle-worthy coating that sets beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg