Cherry Puff Pastry Recipes
Indulge in this delicious cherry puff pastry, filled with fresh cherries and a creamy, sweet cheese filling, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients:
Cherry Filling:
2 cups Bing cherries, pitted
⅓ cup sugar
4 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cream Cheese Mixture:
8 oz cream cheese
½ cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Puff Pastry & Glaze:
1 box store-bought puff pastry sheets
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
Coarse sugar for topping
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cherry Filling:In a medium saucepan, cook cherries, sugar, and lemon juice over low heat. Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl, then stir it into the cherry mixture. Cook until the sauce thickens (3-4 minutes), then let cool.
Cream Cheese Mixture:In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
Prepare Puff Pastry:Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture down the center, leaving space on the edges. Add cherry filling on top of the cream cheese.
Fold Puff Pastry:Cut slits on the sides of the pastry and fold over to create a braid-like appearance. Secure the ends to prevent leakage.
Egg Wash:Beat egg with water and brush over the pastry. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake:Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
Glaze:Mix powdered sugar and milk. Drizzle over the baked pastry.
Serve & Enjoy!Let cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy your flaky, fruity pastry with a drizzle of glaze!
