Description
Delicious hand-held pastries filled with tart-sweet cherries wrapped in a flaky buttery crust.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 2 cups fresh or canned cherries, pitted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in ice water until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into squares (about 4×4 inches).
- Cook cherries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened.
- Place a spoonful of cherry filling in the center of each pastry square. Fold the dough over to form a triangle and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
Keep the butter cold and don’t overwork the dough for the best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American