Description
Delightful flaky pastries filled with sweet, tart cherry filling, perfect for desserts or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, whisked with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by combining cherries, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until bubbly and thickened, about 5-10 minutes. Stir in vanilla and let cool.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 4-inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square, fold into triangles, and seal edges with a fork.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and place the turnovers on a baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For a delicious twist, consider adding cinnamon or other fruits like blueberries. Serve warm with powdered sugar or icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cherry turnovers, pastries, desserts, baking, summer recipes