Description
Sweet cherry pie bombs blend buttery pastry with luscious cherry filling, creating a delightful handheld dessert. Crisp golden crusts and juicy cherries make these treats irresistible for you to savor and share.
Ingredients
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Main Filling:
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
Dough Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating and Topping:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Cut cold butter into small cubes and incorporate into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Whisk eggs and vanilla extract together, then gently fold into the flour mixture to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough briefly on a lightly floured surface until smooth, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Mix breadcrumbs, cinnamon, and powdered sugar in a separate shallow dish for coating.
- Roll out the chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into circular portions.
- Blend fresh pitted cherries with canned cherry pie filling to create a rich, chunky fruit mixture.
- Place a small spoonful of cherry mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- Carefully fold and seal the edges of each dough portion, creating compact, round bombs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, ensuring consistent temperature.
- Gently lower the cherry bombs into hot oil, frying 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove bombs with a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain.
- Immediately roll warm bombs in the prepared cinnamon-breadcrumb-sugar coating.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easier handling during shaping.
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness in the filling.
- Monitor oil temperature carefully to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior without burning the delicate pastry.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like mixed berries or peach compote for exciting flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg