Description

Golden, flaky, and filled with luscious cherry filling, these Homemade Cherry Puff Turnovers are the perfect quick breakfast, easy dessert, or sweet snack. Made with buttery puff pastry and a fresh cherry compote, they’re topped with a simple glaze and a dusting of sugar for bakery-style flair at home. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas, dessert food ideas, or an easy recipe for entertaining, this is a must-try.

Ingredients

2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed

2 cups pitted cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)

0.5 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

0.5 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

1 egg

1 tablespoon water

0.5 cup powdered sugar

1 to 2 tablespoons milk or cream

Optional powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Let cool.

2. Unfold thawed puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Roll slightly if needed. Cut each sheet into 4 squares.

3. Place 1–2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each square. Fold over and seal the edges using a fork.

4. Place turnovers on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Whisk egg and water, brush over the tops.

5. Cut small slits into the top of each turnover to vent steam.

6. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–22 minutes, until puffed and golden.

7. Whisk powdered sugar with milk to make glaze. Drizzle over cooled turnovers.

8. Optionally dust with extra powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

Make sure the puff pastry stays cold before baking—it ensures better rise and flakiness.

Don’t skip the slits; they’re essential for letting steam escape and avoiding soggy pastries.

For best flavor, use fresh cherries when in season and adjust sugar as needed.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 turnover
Calories: 290
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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