Strawberry Turnovers

5 triangle turnovers dusted with powdered sugar on brown paper.

Strawberry turnovers are a delicious and easy brunch pastry or dessert that can be made with store bought frozen puff pastry. They are made in 30 minutes time from just a few ingredients.

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Low Salt

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 396kcal

Author Katie

Equipment

1 Sauce Pan
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Silicone Spatula
Silicone Mat
Bench Knife
Silicone Brush

Ingredients

1- 17.3 ounce Puff Pastry Frozen Pastry Dough Sheets (2-Count)
1 cup Strawberries
3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
3 tablespoons Water divided
1 Egg
1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a sauce pan mix the chopped strawberries together with the granulated sugar and cornstarch. Add 2 tablespoons water and cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes stirring constantly to ensure the strawberries don't burn.
Reduce the heat down to medium-low and continue to cook for another 2-4 minutes or until strawberries start to break down but still remain visible. Once cooked remove from the heat and set to the side.
Roll out one piece of puff pastry on to a greased aluminum foil or a parchment lined baking sheet. Using a bench knife (or sharp pairing knife) cut the puff pastry at into 4 even squares.
Add a heaping tablespoon of strawberry filling to one square. Brush the remaining water along the edges, and carefully fold in half to create a triangle. Press the tines of the fork to close the dough. Repeat until both sheets of puff pastry have been used up and all the turnovers are created.
Carefully transfer the turnover to a greased baking sheet. Using a pairing knife, make a small slit on the top of each of the turnovers, so the heat can escape while baking.
Brush each turnover with egg wash. Then bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with powder sugar, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Frozen Puff Pastry - Make sure you remember to take the sheets of puff pastry out from the freezer at least an hour before you want to make them. Or do what I do and put the puff pastry sheets in the refrigerator the night before so they are ready to go in the morning.
Crispier - For a crispier turnover, brush the tops of the turnovers with an egg wash and then sprinkle them with sugar.
Frozen Strawberries - If you are using frozen strawberries, be sure to thaw them completely before using them. Otherwise, the filling will be watery.
Flavors - You can add a squeeze of lime or lemon juice and zest to the filling. I also sometimes like to use a dash of vanilla extract or even almond extract to the strawberries while cooking. Don't do both--just choose one additional flavor if you really want to take these up a notch.
Turbinado Sugar - If you want to add a little extra sweetness and crunch sprinkle a teaspoon of turbinado sugar on top right after you brush the egg wash on the puff pastry.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry - If you want to add a creamy layer you can whip together a quarter cup of softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of powder sugar. Add a tablespoon to each of the pastry squares (smear it a little) and then add the strawberry filling.
Make Ahead - If you are making these turnovers ahead of time, be sure to thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before baking them.

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