Cherry Pie Bombs
Portable, bite-sized treats bursting with sweet cherry flavor, reminiscent of Grandma’s classic cherry pie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the pie crusts by rolling them out on a floured surface and cutting circles about 4 inches in diameter.
- Fill each circle with a generous tablespoon of cherry pie filling.
- Seal the bombs by moistening edges, folding, and crimping them.
- Heat about 2-3 cups of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the bombs for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain and cool on paper towels.
- Whip up the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bombs and serve warm.
Notes
For a healthier version, try baking at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cherry pie bombs, dessert, fried treats, cherry filling, nostalgic recipes