Get ready to transform your kitchen into a bakery of dreams with these irresistible Cherry and Cream Cheese Turnovers! Imagine biting into a golden, flaky pastry that reveals a luscious cream cheese filling studded with juicy, sweet cherries - a dessert so decadent, it'll make your taste buds dance with pure joy. Whether you're looking to impress guests or treat yourself to a sublime homemade delicacy, these turnovers are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 turnovers
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry
- 2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Carefully unfold the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 6 equal squares (total 12 squares).
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Top the cream cheese with 3-4 halved cherries on each square.
- Fold each pastry square diagonally to create triangles, pressing edges firmly with a fork to seal completely.
- Brush each turnover with beaten egg wash to ensure a golden, shiny finish.
- Make small slits on top of each turnover to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until pastries are puffed and golden brown.
- While turnovers are cooling, whisk together milk, remaining powdered sugar to create vanilla cream cheese glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm turnovers before serving.
Tips
- Keep your puff pastry cold until just before use to ensure maximum flakiness.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother, easier-to-spread filling.
- Don't overfill your pastry squares to prevent leaking during baking.
- Make sure to seal the edges tightly with a fork to prevent the filling from escaping.
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for the most intense flavor.
- Allow turnovers to cool slightly before glazing to prevent the glaze from sliding off.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some powdered sugar or sliced almonds on top of the glaze.
- These turnovers are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
