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Cherry Turnovers recipe Close up of a freshly baked cherry turnover, drizzled with a sweet glaze and filled with warm, juicy cherries, ready to be devoured.

Cherry Turnovers Recipe

These golden, flaky Cherry Turnovers are a delightful dessert filled with sweet and tart cherry goodness, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 416

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed, for a flaky base
  • 2 cups cherry pie filling store-bought or homemade cherry sauce
  • 1 large egg beaten, for egg wash
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1 tablespoon milk to mix with powdered sugar for glaze

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. prep
  2. Roll each sheet of thawed puff pastry into a square, then cut each into 4 smaller squares. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. prep
  3. Spoon ¼ cup of cherry pie filling into the center of each pastry square. assemble
  4. Brush the edges of each pastry square with the beaten egg to help seal them. assemble
  5. Fold the bottom right corner over to the top left corner, creating a triangle, and press the edges together. Use a fork to seal the edges further. bake
  6. Lightly brush the top of each turnover with the remaining egg wash. bake
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up. finish
  8. Let the turnovers cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. finish
  9. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled turnovers. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 173mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

These Cherry Turnovers are the perfect balance of flakiness and fruitiness. Make them with store-bought cherry filling for ease or with homemade cherry sauce for a fresh twist!

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