Description
Cherry Pie Bombs are a delightful fusion of flaky biscuit pockets and sweet cherry filling, perfect for any occasion. These bite-sized treats are deep-fried to golden perfection and coated with a luscious sugar glaze that adds an irresistible sweetness. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, enjoying a picnic, or just treating yourself on a cozy night in, these cherry pie bombs will have everyone coming back for seconds. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with different fillings, they are sure to impress both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 16.3 ounces Grands “Big” biscuits (flaky)
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the oil: Fill a heavy-bottomed saucepan halfway with vegetable oil and heat to 325°F.
- Prepare the dough: Halve each biscuit by pulling apart the flaky layers and flatten them slightly.
- Add filling: Place 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling in the center of each dough circle.
- Seal dough balls: Pinch the edges tightly and roll into rounded shapes.
- Fry: Carefully lower the filled dough balls into the hot oil, cooking 2-3 at a time until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Drain: Use a slotted spoon to lift out the bombs and transfer them to paper towels.
- Make glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and corn syrup until smooth.
- Coat: Toss fried bombs in glaze until fully coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg