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yellow cherry cheesecake turnovers | The Baking Fairy
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yellow cherry cheesecake turnovers

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 12
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup sugar + ¼ {separated}
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract {or juice}
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 can Queen Ann yellow cherries {or your favorite cherries}
  • 2-3 tablespoon heavy cream
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • First, preheat oven to 400F.
  • Next, prepare the cheesecake filling. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, ½ cup of sugar, vanilla, lemon extract, and salt. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
  • Drain your cherries (don't rinse) and set aside for now.
  • Lightly flour a clean working surface, and lay one of your puff pastry sheets on it.
  • Using a floured rolling pin, gently roll out the dough to about 15 in x 15 in - don't worry about being exact! The point is that you want it thinner than it is straight out of the box.
  • Cut the sheet into 6 even squares, then repeat with the second sheet of pastry.
  • Spoon about 1-2 tablespoon of the cheesecake mixture on each puff pastry square, making sure to leave a clean border, and top each with 3-4 cherries. It's okay if you don't use all the cream cheese mix - we will turn it into frosting in a minute!
  • Brush the edges of the pastry squares with water, and seal into triangular shape. Go over the seals by pressing with a fork to secure.
  • Brush the top of each turnover with heavy cream, and sprinkle on the additional sugar.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, until turnovers are golden brown and crisp.
  • While they cook, make the frosting! Take whatever leftover cheesecake filling you have, and add in powdered sugar until it thickens into frosting consistency. You will need about a cup of sugar, but add just a bit at a time so you can get the texture you want!
  • When the turnovers are cooked, let cool to room temperature, then frost and enjoy!