Quick Puff Pastry Cherry Turnovers
Make flaky, golden-brown homemade hand pies using pre-made puff pastry for a fast, comforting cherry dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Total Time: 28 min
- Yield: 12 turnovers 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.1 ounces) all-butter puff pastry, thawed
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into six equal squares, resulting in 12 squares total.
- Place about two tablespoons of cherry pie filling onto the center of one half of each pastry square. Do not overfill.
- Fold the square diagonally over the filling to form a triangle. Press the edges firmly together with your fingers to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork to secure the seal.
- Place the sealed turnovers onto the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops of each turnover lightly with the beaten egg.
- Cut two small slits in the top of each turnover to allow steam to escape during baking. Sprinkle the tops evenly with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can mix a pinch of almond extract into the cherry filling before assembling.
- If you prefer a richer glaze, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk and drizzle over the cooled turnovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40