Description
Cherry Pie Bombs are delightful bite-sized treats made by wrapping cherry pie filling in biscuit dough and air frying until golden and crisp. Finished with a sweet glaze, these dessert bombs are perfect for a fun and easy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Prepare the biscuit circles: Remove the biscuits from the can and peel to separate each into two layers. Press each layer of biscuit into a 4-inch circle to yield 16 circles in total.
- Add cherry filling: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling into the center of each biscuit circle.
- Seal and shape: Fold the sides of each circle together using your fingers, pinching to seal the edges. Shape the sealed dough into balls, ensuring the dough thickness is even for uniform cooking.
- Brush with butter: Brush the tops and bottoms of each pie bomb with the melted unsalted butter to promote browning and flavor.
- Prepare the air fryer basket: Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Air fry the bombs: Place 2 inches apart in the air fryer basket working in batches. Air fry at 330°F (165°C) for 7-8 minutes or until the bombs turn golden brown.
- Cool slightly: Remove the cooked pie bombs and let them cool slightly before glazing.
- Make the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar and 3-4 tablespoons whole milk until smooth. Adjust the milk amount to get the desired glaze consistency.
- Glaze the bombs: Dip or roll each cherry pie bomb in the prepared glaze and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Set glaze and serve: Allow the glaze to firm up before serving the bombs warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure biscuits are pressed evenly for uniform thickness and cooking.
- Do not overfill with cherry pie filling to avoid leaking during air frying.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these can be baked at 375°F for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze consistency can be adjusted by adding more or less milk depending on preference.
- Serve these as a quick dessert or party snack for a crowd-pleaser.
