Description
Delightful Air Fryer Cherry Cream Cheese Hand Pies feature flaky pastry pockets filled with tangy cream cheese and sweet cherry filling. These hand-held treats are quick to make and perfect for a snack or dessert, boasting a golden crisp exterior and luscious filling inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Roll out pie crusts and cut into 4-inch circles.
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture and a spoonful of cherry pie filling onto the center of each circle.
- Fold dough over to form a half-moon shape and press edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Place hand pies in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cherries if you prefer making your own filling.
- Brush with milk instead of egg wash for a lighter crust.
- Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or drizzle of icing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg