Looking for a way to showcase those tasty summer cherries? Try these Streusel Topped Cherry Pie Bites!
Don’t ya just love summer cherries?
I’ve been buying bag after bag and and enjoying each and every last one!
I teased you guys with these Streusel Topped Cherry Pie Bites on IG a few days ago. I just couldn’t resist sharing!
These little beauties may be small, but they’re BIG on flavor!
I made them for the 4th and they flew right off the dessert tray. With some vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream on the side, they’re a summer fave you won’t be able to resist!
I made them SUPER simple by using some refrigerated pie crusts too. You can opt to make homemade, but I know how busy summer is and if there’s a way to cut out a step so you can spend some extra time outside instead of slaving in the kitchen, I’m there for you!
The cherry filling is a combination of juicy tart cherries, sugar, cornstarch for thickening, vanilla extract and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
And you know me. I had to add some streusel topping. It’s a must!
These little bites are da bomb and perfect for summer! Enjoy!
My Mini Lemon Meringue Pie Bites and Baklava Cups are also mini bites here at the BHK that you must try!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Streusel Topped Cherry Pie Bites Recipe:
I used Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts for this recipe. Feel free to make homemade if you’d prefer.
I added some finely chopped pecans to my streusel topping, but you could substitute walnuts if you’d rather.
If you’re not a fan of streusel (you may be a bit crazy), you could omit and use the scraps of pie dough to make a mini cutout to top each of the pie bites with.
Looking for a way to showcase those tasty summer cherries? Try these Streusel Topped Cherry Pie Bites!
- 3 Tbsp. light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 3 Tbsp. pecans, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 1 14.1-oz. package Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts
- 3 cups cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp. corn starch
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
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In a small bowl, combine light brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and pecans. Add the melted butter and stir together with a fork until crumbly. Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place rack in middle of oven. Lightly spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Set aide. Using one crust at a time, unroll crust on a lightly floured work surface. Using a 2 1/2 inch round cutter (I used a flower cutter), cut out circles. Re-roll remaining dough and continue to cut more circles until all dough is used up. (36 total) Press circles into muffin tins. Place muffin tins in refrigerator while you make the filling,
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For the filling, in a medium saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, corn starch and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the cherries begin to release their juices. Continue to cook until the mixtures thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract,
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Spoon about one heaping teaspoon into each muffin cup. Sprinkle each cup with some of the streusel. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges of cups begin to brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove and cool completely on wire rack.
You bet I love cherries! I can pop ’em just as they are until the entire bag is gone! Lucky for me, I do have some left so these little pies have to happen soon…talk about cuuuuute!! Pinned! Hope you have a fab weekend, my friend :)
Thanks Dawn! I was popping these just like cherries! Lol!
Oh boy ! Just as I thought no more cherry surprises are possible, here you go with this beauty ….
Thanks lovely! Happy weekend!
I have been looking for delicious cherry recipes! You must have read my mind! We have been picking cherries like crazy and I need a few more ways to use them up! My family will be super excited to eat these yummie pie bites!
These are so easy with the ready made pie dough Kathy! Hope you give them a try!
I need these in my life! Juicy tart cherries are my jam! I just love these little bites – pretty sure I could pop each one on the plate! LOL! Great recipe!
You’d love them Haylie! Have a great weekend ahead!
Summer cherries are the best! I just wish the season for them lasted longer, right?! These bite sized pies are the cutest, Mare!!! Such a delicious and fun way to use up one of summers finest! I cannot wait to try these (and then proceed to hoard them all to myself)! Pinned!
I’m loving my summer cherries! Hope you enjoy these if you give them a try!
Cherries have been catching my (baking) eye lately, so this is perfect timing! These look like absolute perfect cherry bites :)
Soooo tasty Jennifer! I’ve been grabbing cherries left and right!
I can’t get enough cherries this time of year and cherry pie is my favorite!! Love the idea of these adorable mini pies! What a fun treat for a party or summer get together!
Summer cherries are the BEST!
I do! I do love summer cherries! Especially when wrapped in all that adorable goodness!
Me too Annie! Happy Friday eve!
Yes, I too have probably eaten my weight in cherries this summer. I love these little cherry bites, such a great way to use the wonderful cherry bounty!
They’re only here for so long!
I’ve been eating cherries by the pound, Mary Ann. They’re SO good right now! These cute little bites are a perfect way to use up some of the excess! Have a great weekend Mary Ann!
I’m enjoying before they’re all gone for the season Katherine! Happy weekend to you too.
These cherry pie bites are such a great way to enjoy all the fresh cherries right now. And I love that you used refrigerated pie dough. I’m all about making life easier in the summer!
Me too Leanne! Happy Friday!
Another adorable dessert, Mary Ann – you are rocking these. Cherries are on sale for 1.25 a pound at the market – I just bough a huge bag today – now I know what to do with them! Hope you’re having a great weekend.
Thanks Geraldine! You too!
Totally can´t get enough of these mini cherry pie bites, so easy to have more than one!
Yes! I agree Kev!
The cherries around me have been so ripe and delicious lately so I’m loving this fresh cherry dessert idea!!
Thanks Ashlyn! Hope you give these a go!
how adorable. they look so cute… and i love cherries…
Thanks Sherry. These were a hit this summer!