Get ready to revolutionize your dessert game with these irresistible Air Fryer Cream Cheese Cherry Pies that are so delicious, they'll make you forget all about traditional baking! Imagine crispy, golden pastry pockets filled with creamy, smooth cream cheese and bursting with sweet cherry goodness - all prepared in just 27 minutes with minimal effort. Whether you're a busy home cook or a dessert enthusiast looking for a quick and impressive treat, these mini pies are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package of pie crusts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 egg, beaten
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Remove pie crusts from refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to become more pliable.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or whisk.
- Unroll the pie crusts and cut each crust into 4 equal circular sections using a round cookie cutter or knife.
- Place a small dollop of cream cheese (about 1 tablespoon) in the center of each pie crust circle.
- Top the cream cheese with approximately 1-2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling, keeping the filling centered.
- Carefully fold the pie crust edges over to create a half-moon shape, pressing edges together with a fork to seal completely.
- Brush the top of each pie with beaten egg, which will help create a golden, crispy exterior.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place 2-3 pies in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pies are golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove pies from air fryer and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Dust the warm pies with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Air Fryer Cream Cheese Cherry Pies!
Tips
- Make sure your cream cheese is truly softened at room temperature for the smoothest filling possible.
- Don't overfill your pie circles - too much filling can cause leaking and prevent proper sealing.
- Use a fork to crimp the edges firmly, ensuring a tight seal that prevents filling from escaping during cooking.
- Rotate the pies halfway through cooking for even browning if your air fryer doesn't have excellent heat circulation.
- Let the pies cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent the sugar from melting immediately.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a tiny pinch of cinnamon to your cream cheese mixture.
- If you don't have non-stick cooking spray, you can lightly brush the air fryer basket with melted butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 65mg
