Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Air Fryer Cherry Cream Cheese Hand Pies, perfect for a quick dessert or snack. Featuring a creamy sweetened cream cheese filling paired with luscious cherry pie filling, all encased in flaky pie crust, these hand pies are air-fried to golden perfection in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Egg Wash
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for cooking the hand pies evenly.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Shape Pie Crusts: Roll out the refrigerated pie crust sheets on a lightly floured surface. Using a round cutter, cut the dough into 4-inch circles for individual pies.
- Add Fillings: Spoon a small amount of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each dough circle, followed by a spoonful of cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese.
- Seal Hand Pies: Fold the dough circles in half to create half-moon shapes. Press the edges firmly with a fork to seal the pies and prevent the filling from leaking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the hand pies with the beaten egg. This helps the crust develop a beautiful golden color during cooking.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the hand pies in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure to leave some space between them for air circulation.
- Air Fry: Cook the hand pies at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the hand pies from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly before serving to enjoy their creamy cherry goodness safely.
Notes
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings like blueberry or apple for variety.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Use a fork to seal edges well to prevent filling leakage during cooking.
- Let pies cool for a few minutes before eating to avoid burning your mouth from hot filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
