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Air Fryer Cherry Cheesecake Bites (Easy 10-Minute Phyllo Cup Dessert)

Air Fryer Cherry Cheesecake Bites (Easy 10-Minute Phyllo Cup Dessert)

5 from 3 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
2 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 15 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Cherry Cheesecake Bites are an easy 10-minute mini dessert made with crispy phyllo cups, fluffy no-bake cheesecake filling, and sweet cherry pie filling. Perfect for parties, holidays, and last-minute entertaining — no baking required for the filling.

Ingredients 

  • 15 mini phyllo shells, 1 box, frozen
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 12 oz cream cheese, full-fat block, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cherry pie filling

Instructions

  • Crisp the shells: Place the frozen phyllo shells in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Air fry at 250°F (120°C) for 5 minutes, until golden and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  • Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • Beat the base: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed until completely smooth and lump-free, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  • Combine: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until uniform. Do not overmix — keep it light and fluffy.
  • Pipe the filling: Transfer the cheesecake mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped). Pipe a generous swirl into each cooled phyllo shell.
  • Top with cherries: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cherry pie filling onto each bite, including 1 to 2 whole cherries per shell.
  • Serve: Plate immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Equipment

Notes

Notes

  • Make ahead: Crisp the shells up to 2 days in advance (store in an airtight container at room temperature). Make the filling up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate. Assemble within 1 hour of serving for best texture.
  • Cool Whip shortcut: Substitute 2 cups thawed Cool Whip for the whipped heavy cream to save a step.
  • Soft cream cheese is essential: Cold cream cheese will leave lumps. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes, or microwave at 50% power in 10-second bursts.
  • Don't skip the air fryer step: Even pre-baked phyllo shells taste dramatically fresher and crispier after a quick toast.
  • Storage: Best within 2 to 3 hours of assembly. Filled bites can be refrigerated up to 2 days, but the shells will soften. Do not freeze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 554IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.1mg