Description
These Homemade Cherry Puff Turnovers are flaky, golden pastries filled with sweet cherry pie filling and a hint of almond extract. Perfect for a delightful dessert or a sweet snack, they are easy to prepare using store-bought puff pastry and bake quickly to a crisp, buttery finish. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, they offer a classic and irresistible treat that’s great for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (2 sheets, thawed but cold)
Filling
- 1 ½ cups cherry pie filling
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Egg Wash and Garnish
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Lightly flour a clean surface for rolling out the pastry.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unfold the cold puff pastry sheets carefully and roll them slightly to smooth out any creases. Cut each sheet into 4 to 6 even squares, ensuring they are roughly uniform for even baking.
- Add Filling: Spoon 1 to 1½ tablespoons of cherry pie filling onto the center of each puff pastry square. If desired, mix in ½ teaspoon of almond extract with the filling for added flavor.
- Fold and Seal: Fold each square diagonally to create a triangle shape. Press the edges together firmly and seal them by pressing with a fork around the edges. If the pastry softens too much, chill it briefly to make handling easier.
- Apply Egg Wash: Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, beat the egg with water to create an egg wash. Brush this mixture evenly over the surface of each turnover to encourage browning and a glossy finish.
- Bake: Bake the turnovers in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until they are puffed, golden brown, and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the turnovers from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is kept cold for easier handling and better puffing.
- Feel free to add almond extract directly into the cherry filling for a subtle nutty note.
- If turnovers become too soft during folding, refrigerate them for 10-15 minutes before baking.
- Cherry pie filling can be substituted with other fruit fillings such as apple or blueberry.
- These turnovers are best consumed within the same day for maximum freshness but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
