Puff Pastry Apple Cream Cheese Turnovers
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Apple cream cheese turnovers are flaky, handheld pastries with a creamy apple-cinnamon filling. They balance sweetness and warmth from sugar and cinnamon, and cream cheese tanginess, wrapped in buttery puff pastry.
These turnovers are delicious and easy to make. Serve as a yummy snack, breakfast treat, or dessert. Have them with your coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
How Are They Made?
Small chunks of apple are mixed with sugar and cinnamon. Next, a creamy filling of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla is folded into the spiced apples. This mixture is placed on puff pastry squares, folded into triangles, sealed, brushed with egg wash, and baked until golden.
Continue reading for the full recipe with ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Customization Options
- Use pears, peaches, or berries instead of apples.
- Make smaller turnovers as fun party snacks. Cut the puff pastry sheets into four equal squares and fold each into a mini turnover. Bake them for about 10 minutes.
- Add chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, for texture.
If you have some leftover apples, this homemade applesauce is easy to make and works well as a simple fruit side or topping.
Storing Leftovers
Fridge: Store turnovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness.
Freezer: Freeze unbaked turnovers for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 5-7 minutes to the bake time.
Apple Cream Cheese Turnovers
Puff pastry apple cream cheese turnovers are simple to bake and delicious. Made with puff pastry, apple slices, and a creamy filling, they’re a great snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and cut into 6 squares
- 1 apple, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 3.5 oz softened cream cheese
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the puff pastry lightly on a floured surface if needed. Cut into 6 equal squares.
- In a bowl, toss diced apple with sugar and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir in the apple mixture.
- Place the filling on one side of each puff pastry sheet. Brush the edges with water, fold into a triangle, and seal the pastry edges with a fork.
- Brush with egg wash (yolk + water) and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before serving.
- Optional: Once the turnovers have cooled, drizzle with icing made by mixing 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon milk or water until smooth. Let the icing set before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 152Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 65mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 13gProtein: 2g
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated. These figures should be considered estimates.
Love Turnover Pastries?
Here are some of my favorite turnover recipes for you to try.
Cranberry Apple Turnovers
Blueberry Turnovers
Strawberry Turnovers
