Description

These Cherry Pie Bombs are a delightful bite-sized treat made with flaky biscuit dough filled with sweet cherry pie filling, air fried to golden perfection, and coated in a smooth confectioners’ sugar glaze. Perfect for a quick dessert or a fun snack, they combine the classic flavors of cherry pie in a convenient, poppable form.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Pie Bombs

1 can (8-count) Pillsbury Grand biscuits (not flaky layers)
1 cup (255 g) cherry pie filling
½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted

For the Glaze

2 cups (250 g) confectioners’ sugar
3–4 tablespoons whole milk, room temperature

Instructions

Prepare the biscuit dough: Peel and separate each biscuit from the can. Carefully peel to separate each biscuit into two layers, then press each layer into a 4-inch circle. You will have 16 circles total.
Add pie filling: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling into the center of each biscuit circle.
Seal the bombs: Fold the sides of the dough over the filling and pinch them together to seal completely, shaping each into a ball. Ensure the dough thickness is even all around to achieve uniform cooking.
Butter the dough: Brush the tops and bottoms of each dough ball generously with melted butter to promote browning and flavor.
Prepare the air fryer: Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Air fry the bombs: Place the bombs into the air fryer basket about 2 inches apart to allow even circulation of air. Cook at 330°F (165°C) for 7-8 minutes or until the bombs are golden brown and cooked through.
Make the glaze: While the bombs cool slightly, combine the confectioners’ sugar and 3 tablespoons of whole milk in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth, adding more milk if needed to reach your desired glaze consistency.
Glaze the bombs: Dip or roll each cherry pie bomb in the glaze coating all sides. Place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to catch drips.
Let glaze set: Allow the glaze to harden slightly before serving. Enjoy the bombs warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not use flaky layers biscuits, as they won’t hold the filling as well.
Ensure the edges of the dough are well sealed to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
Adjust glaze thickness by varying the amount of milk; thicker glaze will yield a more opaque coating, while thinner glaze will be more drippy.
Air fryer temperatures and times may vary depending on model; check bombs at 7 minutes and adjust as needed.
Serve these bombs fresh for best taste, but they can be stored in an airtight container for a day or two.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cherry Pie Bombs, Air Fryer Dessert, Quick Cherry Dessert, Biscuit Desserts, Air Fryer Recipes