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Easy & Nostalgic Cherry Pie Bites (Made with Crescent Rolls!)

These Cherry Pie Bites are a nostalgic, easy, and fast treat using simple ingredients like cherry pie filling and crescent roll dough. Ready in about 20 minutes, they're perfect for satisfying sudden cravings or sharing.
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can cherry pie filling 21 ounce
  • 2 tubes crescent roll dough 8 ounce tubes
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1-2 tbsp milk for glaze
  • nonstick cooking spray

Equipment

  • Standard Muffin Tin
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spritz each cup of a standard muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Step 2: Gently unroll one tube of crescent roll dough. Tear along the perforated lines to separate triangles. Nestle each triangle into a muffin tin cup, pressing the widest part down and up the sides to form a cup.
  3. Step 3: Spoon about 3 to 4 heaping tablespoons of cherry pie filling into the center of each dough cup.
  4. Step 4: Gently gather the points and edges of the crescent roll dough and fold them over the filling, pressing the corners together over the center to help seal.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 13-14 minutes, or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown.
  6. Step 6: While the bites are baking or cooling slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk, a little at a time, if needed for a drizzly consistency.
  7. Step 7: Once out of the oven and still warm, generously drizzle the glaze over the top of each bite.
  8. Step 8: Let them cool just enough to handle, then serve. Best enjoyed warm.

Notes

For variations, swap cherry filling for apple, blueberry, peach, or mixed berry. Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling. Use lemon juice instead of milk for a zesty glaze. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the filling or coarse sugar on the dough before baking. Don't overfill the cups to prevent spills. Grease the muffin tin well. Watch the bake time as ovens vary. Glaze while bites are warm.
Store loosely covered at room temperature for one day, or in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or a low oven.