Homemade Cherry Turnovers with Puff Pastry
Homemade Cherry Turnovers with Puff Pastry are flaky, golden pastries filled with sweet cherry filling and topped with a light glaze. This easy homemade cherry turnovers recipe delivers bakery-style results using simple ingredients and minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 egg for egg wash
- For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 –2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry and cut into 4–6 equal squares.
- Add a spoonful of cherry filling to the center of each square.
- Fold each square diagonally into a triangle and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, then drizzle glaze over cooled turnovers.
Notes
- Keep puff pastry cold for best flakiness.
- Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks.
- Seal edges firmly with a fork.
- Bake until deeply golden for a crisp texture.
- Let turnovers cool slightly before glazing.