Air Fryer Cherry Heart-Shaped Pastries
Make Valentine’s Day special with these easy air fryer pop tarts. Heart-shaped treats made with pre-made pie crust, cherry pie filling, and a sweet frosting topping. Perfect for a homemade pastry breakfast that’s quick, fun, and full of love.
Servings: 10 Pastries
Calories: 6kcal
Cost: $9
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Roll out the pie crust and cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter.Pre-Made Pie Crust
- Place a teaspoon of cherry pie filling on half of the hearts. Top with the remaining hearts and seal the edges with a fork.Cherry Pie Filling
- Lightly coat the tops with beaten egg. Air fry at 375°F for 5–8 minutes, watching closely as they cook quickly.1 Egg
- Remove from the air fryer, spread vanilla frosting on top, and add sprinkles. Serve and enjoy!Vanilla Frosting, Valentine’s Sprinkles
Notes
- Filling Control: Avoid leaks by not overfilling with cherry pie filling.
- Seal Well: Press edges with a fork to prevent splitting.
- Egg Wash: Brush lightly with egg for a golden finish.
- Frosting Tip: Cool pastries before frosting to avoid melting.
- Decorating: Add sprinkles right after frosting for best adhesion.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pastry | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.03g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg