Description
Delightful pastries with flaky pastry encasing sweet, juicy cherries, perfect as a dessert, snack, or breakfast option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the flour and salt together. Cut in the chilled, diced butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the ice water until you can form a ball with the dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract over medium heat in a saucepan. Cook until bubbling and thickened, then allow to cool.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick and cut into squares.
- Place a spoonful of cherry filling in the center of each square, fold, and seal the edges well.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg wash and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough well for a flaky texture. Don’t overfill the turnovers to prevent spillage.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American