These Quick and Delicious Cherry Pockets are the ideal snack for cherry lovers. Made with flaky puff pastry and a rich, thick cherry filling, these delightful pockets are both easy to prepare and irresistibly tasty. A dusting of powdered sugar adds the perfect finishing touch.
Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- Quick Preparation: Takes minimal time to put together, perfect for sudden cravings.
- Simple Ingredients: Utilizes readily available ingredients for a fuss-free baking experience.
- Deliciously Fruity: Packed with the natural sweetness and slight tartness of cherries.
- Versatile: Great as a dessert, snack, or even a breakfast pastry.
Perfect Occasion: Enjoy these cherry pockets at a casual afternoon tea, as a sweet treat in your lunchbox, or serve them at gatherings for a delightful dessert that guests of all ages will love.
Decoration Tips:
- Lightly dust with powdered sugar for a snow-kissed look.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side for extra indulgence.
Recipe:
- Ingredients:
- 1 jar of cherries
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 package vanilla sugar
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 egg yolk
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Method:
- Drain the cherries, reserving the juice. Measure out 200 ml of this juice. Mix 2 tablespoons of the juice with cornstarch until smooth.
- In a pot, bring the remaining juice, cherries, and vanilla sugar to a boil. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened. Let cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C with fan (200°C conventional).
- Cut the puff pastry into eight equal pieces. Place cherries on four pieces. Brush the edges with egg yolk and cover with the remaining four pastry pieces. Press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy!