Description

Homemade cherry turnovers are flaky pastries filled with sweet-tart cherry pie filling and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Made with store-bought puff pastry for an easy yet delightful treat—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

1 package puff pastry (2 sheets, thawed)

1 cup cherry pie filling (fresh or canned)

1 egg (for egg wash)

1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2–3 tbsp milk (for glaze)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions and roll out on a lightly floured surface.
Cut each sheet into 4 squares (8 total).
Place 1–2 tbsp cherry pie filling in the center of each square.
Fold each into a triangle; press and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
Whisk egg with 1 tbsp milk and brush over turnovers.
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden.
Meanwhile, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2–3 tbsp milk until smooth for the glaze.
Once slightly cooled, drizzle the glaze over the turnovers.

Notes

Alternate fillings: apple, blueberry, peach, or add almond extract for depth.
Sprinkle coarse sugar on top pre-baking for crunch.
Freeze unbaked turnovers on a tray; once solid, transfer to freezer bags. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
Use a spoon or piping bag (snipped corner) for precise glaze application.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 turnover
Calories: 300
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 160–250 mg
Fat: 12–14g
Saturated Fat: 5–7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5–7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34–40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3–4g
Cholesterol: 0mg