Raspberry Lemon Turnovers Recipe Easy Puff Pastry Dessert
Flaky puff pastry filled with creamy lemon cream cheese and juicy raspberries, perfect for brunches, celebrations, or a treat-yourself day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 turnovers 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry, chilled
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, full-fat
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Fresh raspberries (about 3-4 per turnover)
- 1 egg, beaten with a splash of water (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly to smooth any creases. Cut into 4-inch (10 cm) squares.
- Place a dollop of cream cheese filling (about 1 tablespoon) in the center of each square. Add 3-4 raspberries on top of the filling.
- Fold the square into a triangle, pressing the edges with a fork to seal. Ensure there are no gaps where filling can escape.
- Brush the top of each turnover with beaten egg to achieve a golden crust.
- Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Let the turnovers cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with glaze.
Notes
Work with cold puff pastry to ensure flakiness. Avoid overfilling turnovers to prevent bursting. Seal edges firmly with a fork and egg wash for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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