Description
Delightful puff pastries filled with sweet, tart cherries, perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash) or soy milk with maple syrup (for vegan option)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Wash and pit cherries, then chop if fresh. Combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until thickened. Add vanilla and cool.
- Preheat the Oven: To 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll out the puff pastry to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 5×5-inch squares.
- Fill the Pastry: Spoon cherry filling into the center of each square.
- Seal the Turnovers: Fold pastry to create triangles and crimp edges with a fork.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Apply egg wash to the tops.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cherry Turnovers, Puff Pastry, Dessert, Baking, Summer Recipe