Mini cherry pie bites with a sweet and tart cherry filling inside a flaky puff pastry, perfect for any occasion.

1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)

1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg (for egg wash)

Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 12 equal squares or circles.
In a small saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the cherries soften. Remove from heat and let cool.
Place a spoonful of the cherry mixture in the center of each pastry square.
Fold the corners or edges of each square over the filling to form a little parcel or turnover shape.
Brush the top of each bite with an egg wash (1 beaten egg).
Place the pie bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed up.
Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Berry Mix: Swap cherries for other berries like blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.

Cream Cheese Filling: Add sweetened cream cheese along with the cherry mixture for a richer filling.

Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the egg wash before baking for extra flavor.