Love those — Blueberry Pie Bombs are bite-sized, portable, and dangerously addictive. Here’s a clear, make-it-tonight recipe plus a couple of fast variations (puff pastry, crescent dough, air-fryer). Makes ~18–24 depending on size.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (or 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough) — thawed
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, don’t thaw)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (use ¼–⅓ cup for less sweet)
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, but lovely)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (optional; adds richness)
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Equipment
- Baking sheet lined with parchment
- 2–3 inch round cutter or glass (or a sharp knife)
- Small spoon or piping bag
Yield & timing
- Makes: ~18–24 bombs (2–2.5 in rounds)
- Prep: 15–20 minutes
- Chill/bake: 15–20 minutes
- Total: ~40 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat & prep
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. - Make the filling
In a small saucepan or bowl, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.- If using a saucepan: cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture thickens and blueberries start to burst (3–5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes. Stir in the butter pieces so they melt into the filling.
- If using frozen berries and short on time, mix everything in a bowl and use raw — the cornstarch will thicken when baked — but the cooked method yields a more controlled, less runny filling.
- Prepare the dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry sheet to smooth seams and slightly thin it. Using a 2–3 inch round cutter, cut as many circles as you can. Gather scraps, re-roll once, and cut more. - Assemble bombs
Place 1–1½ teaspoons of blueberry filling in the center of half the circles. (Don’t overfill — leave a rim.) Place a small piece of butter on top of filling if you like extra richness. Brush the edge with a little egg wash, then top with another circle. Press edges together firmly and crimp with a fork to seal. If you want, shape into little pouches by bringing edges up and pinching. Use a skewer or small knife to poke 1–2 tiny steam vents in the top. - Egg wash & sugar
Brush each bomb with egg wash. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for sparkle and crunch. - Chill briefly (optional)
If dough felt warm, chill the assembled bombs 10 minutes in the fridge — this helps them hold shape and puff nicely. - Bake
Bake in the preheated oven 12–16 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Times vary by size and oven — watch for a nice golden color. Let cool 5–10 minutes before handling (filling will be very hot).
Air-Fryer Option
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange bombs in a single layer (don’t overcrowd). Air-fry 8–10 minutes until golden. Rotate halfway if needed.
Quick Crescent-Roll Shortcut
- Use canned crescent dough: separate triangles, spoon filling near the wide end, roll up, pinch ends, brush with egg wash. Bake 10–12 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
Serve ideas
- Dust with powdered sugar, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche, or drizzle with a simple glaze (1 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 Tbsp lemon juice/milk).
Make-ahead & storage
- Assemble and freeze on a tray until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake frozen bombs at 400°F (200°C) 18–22 minutes (cover loosely with foil if browning too fast).
- Store baked bombs in an airtight container at room temp up to 2 days or refrigerated up to 4 days. Rewarm in a 350°F oven 5–8 minutes.
Troubleshooting & tips
- If filling is runny: cook it a bit longer or add ½–1 tsp more cornstarch.
- Prevent bursting: don’t overfill, seal edges well, and make steam vents.
- For extra flavor: fold a spoon of blueberry jam into the filling or add a splash of vanilla or bourbon.
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