Name: Cherry Cheesecake Hand Pies
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 package of two refrigerated pie crusts; 21 oz. can cherry pie filling; Water for sealing crusts; 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 cup powdered sugar; ⅛ cup whole milk; 1 ½ teaspoons corn syrup

Quick and delicious individual pastry. Cherry cheesecake hand pies are cooked in an air fryer for a flaky sweet treat.

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Cherry Cheesecake Hand Pies are easy to make using a premade crust, delectable, and topped with a homemade sweet glaze. If you love all things cherry but are also a huge fan of cheesecake, then you are going to love these air fryer turnovers.

The made from scratch glaze really brings all of the flavors together with just the right amount of sweetness. It’s basically like having a tasty pie and cheesecake all together in one, except no fork needed.

By using a store-bought by crust, it’s much easier and quicker to make these hand pies than with a homemade pie crust. We love cooking these in an air fryer for quick and perfect crispness.

air fried cherry cheesecake hand pies with homemade glaze, one is cut in half with cherry filling coming out

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CHERRY CHEESECAKE HAND PIE INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy desset recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

Crust: Use a refrigerated pie crust or a frozen pie crust, defrosted. Water for sealing.
Filling: cherry pie filling, cream cheese, sugar, egg
Glaze: powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup

ingredients labeled to make cherry cheesecake hand pies in the air fryer

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Enjoy these other variations of easy air fryer hand pies:

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holding an air fried cherry hand pie with it broke open and the filling coming out

Blueberry Hand Pies

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Essential

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need.

sharp knife or pastry cutter
basting brush
cutting board
whisk
parchment paper (optional)
air fryer
cookie or biscuit cutter

top shot of a cherry filled hand pie topped with a glaze next to a whole maraschino cherry

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this recipe. Don’t forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin.

PREPARE PIE CRUST: Take the pie crusts out of the fridge and out of the packaging 30 minutes before making the pies, allowing them to come to room temperature.

MAKE FILLING: To make the cheesecake filling, beat together (using an electric mixer) the cream cheese, egg, and sugar, then set aside.

KITCHEN TIP

You will have leftover cheesecake filling. Feel free to halve this recipe by beating the egg, dividing in half, then adding the cream cheese and sugar.

PREPARE THE CRUST: Unroll the pie crusts on a piece of parchment paper or a lightly floured surface. Cut out as many 4 inch circles from the dough as possible using a cookie or biscuit cutter. Roll the scraps together and flatten to make additional rounds. You may need a rolling pin.

ADD PIE FILLING: Add a spoonful of the cheesecake mixture to the center of each of the 6 pie rounds. Top with a spoonful of cherry pie filling.

KITCHEN TIP

Don’t overfill pies; they will not seal well if the filling seeps between the edges where they are sealed.

spoonful of cream cheese mixture on pie crust rounds

SLIT THE CRUST: On the pie crusts that do not have filling in them, cut three slits across the top to allow the steam to release when cooking.

cherry filling on top of cheese mix on pie crust

BRUSH WITH WATER: On the pie crust with the slits, use a brush to apply water. Place the wet side down on top of the filled crusts.

SEAL: Once the crusts are lined up, use your fingers to press the sides together.

ADD TO AIR FRYER: Place as many cherry hand pies as you can fit in your air fryer basket without them touching.

KITCHEN TIP

Pressing the sides together by hand versus crimping with a fork works better and provides a better seal so the filling doesn’t leak out during the cooking process.

BAKING TIME: Bake the hand pies at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until they are golden and flakey.

KITCHEN TIP

You don’t have to flip the pies while air frying, and there’s no need to oil the tops.

cherry cheesecake hand pies in air fryer

MAKING THE GLAZE: Whisk together the milk, powdered sugar, and corn syrup in a small mixing bowl until all of the ingredients are combined.

BRUSH: Immediately after the cherry pies are finished air frying, apply the glaze by using a party brush and all them to dry for about 15 minutes before serving.

KITCHEN TIP

The corn syrup in the glaze gives the hand pies a nice sheen and helps set the glaze so it is dry to the touch.

freshly baked cherry cheesecake hand pies, one with the filling coming out

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Countertop: Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag and store on the counter for up to 3 days.

Reheat: Use the microwave, air fryer, or toaster oven to reheat leftovers.

Defrosting: A great way to defrost is in the refrigerator overnight.

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granny smith apple pie with one slice missing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Can homemade cherry hand pies be frozen?

They can, but we recommend freezing raw hand pies. Then allow them to thaw overnight in the fridge. You can bake them as usual from that point.

Can you make these cherry cheesecake hand pies in the oven instead of the air fryer?

Unfortunately, this recipe works the best in the air fryer because of the cooking time and temperature. Also, the texture of the cheesecake filling will vary if you were to oven bake and come become overly dry.

cherry, cream cheese, hand pie

Cherry Cheesecake Hand Pies

CHERRY CHEESECAKE HAND PIE INGREDIENTS

MORE HAND PIE IDEAS

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

INSTRUCTIONS

STORAGE TIPS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS