Description
If you’re looking for a quick breakfast idea, easy dessert, or a beautiful brunch centerpiece, these Homemade Cherry Puff Turnovers will become your new favorite. Buttery, golden layers of puff pastry envelope a sweet-tart cherry filling, finished with a drizzle of vanilla glaze. This easy recipe is perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers, offering bakery-quality results in just 30 minutes. Ideal for breakfast ideas, party snacks, or an effortless dessert, these turnovers check every box: flaky, fruity, and totally satisfying.
Ingredients
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed but still cold
1 cup cherry pie filling or cherry preserves
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk or cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out each puff pastry sheet into a 10×10-inch square on a lightly floured surface.
3. Cut each sheet into four equal squares.
4. Place 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of cherry filling in the center of each square.
5. Fold each square into a triangle and crimp the edges with a fork.
6. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
8. While cooling, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
9. Drizzle glaze over turnovers once they’re warm, not hot.
10. Serve immediately or store for later.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold while working to ensure a flaky texture.
Don’t overfill the pastry to avoid leaking during baking.
For a sugar-free version, use sugar-free preserves and glaze alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: easy recipe, cherry turnover, breakfast ideas, dessert ideas, puff pastry recipe