Description
Homemade Cherry Turnovers made with flaky puff pastry, sweet cherry filling, and a simple vanilla glaze. Perfect as a sweet pastry treat for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 cup cherry pie filling
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons sugar, optional
½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 4 squares.
4. Spoon cherry filling into the center of each square.
5. Fold each square into a triangle and press the edges with a fork to seal.
6. Beat the egg with water, then brush it over the turnovers.
7. Sprinkle with sugar if desired.
8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and puffed.
9. Let cool for 10 minutes.
10. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over the turnovers.
Notes
They are best served warm.
Allow filling to cool slightly before eating as it becomes very hot.
Reheat in oven to maintain crisp texture.