Homemade Cherry Turnovers

 


Homemade Cherry Turnovers – Flaky, Buttery, and Bursting with Sweet Cherry Filling

Craving a bakery-style cherry pastry that’s buttery, flaky, and dripping with sweet cherry goodness? These Homemade Cherry Turnovers are the perfect blend of golden puff pastry and vibrant, juicy cherry filling — and the best part? They’re incredibly easy to make at home using just a few ingredients.

Whether you’re preparing a weekend breakfast, elegant dessert, or coffee-time treat, cherry turnovers bring the perfect mix of warm nostalgia and gourmet flavor — without the price tag of a bakery run.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Golden, flaky puff pastry — ultra crispy edges
✅ Made from scratch OR shortcut version with store-bought puff pastry
✅ Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or holiday desserts
✅ Freezer-friendly — make ahead and bake fresh anytime
✅ Better than McDonald's or bakery turnovers — guaranteed

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling (or homemade cherry sauce)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp water
  • Optional: coarse sugar for topping
  • Optional glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp milk + vanilla drop

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares (4–6 equal pieces).
  3. Add 1–2 tbsp cherry filling to the center of each square.
  4. Fold into a triangle and seal edges with a fork.
  5. Brush the tops with egg wash (egg + water).
  6. Sprinkle coarse sugar for bakery-style crunch.
  7. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden, puffed, and crispy.
  8. Drizzle with sweet vanilla sugar glaze (optional but amazing).

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Serving Suggestions

✔ Perfect with freshly brewed coffee or afternoon tea
✔ Add a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for a dessert version
✔ Dust with powdered sugar or almond flakes for a luxury finish
✔ Serve warm for maximum melt-in-your-mouth bliss

Final Bite

These Homemade Cherry Turnovers are the ultimate comfort-meets-elegance pastry — warm, crisp, buttery, and filled with juicy cherry goodness. Whether you're baking for breakfast, guests, kids, or a cozy moment for yourself, these turnovers never fail to impress.

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