Flaky, golden pastry filled with sweet-tart cherries, kissed with Tahitian Vanilla and a hint of Cascara — a café-worthy treat at home.
At Funnel Mill, we believe exceptional ingredients don't stop at the cup. Our Tahitian Select Vanilla Sugar, Tahitian Select Vanilla Bean, and Cascara are as at home in the kitchen as they are in your favorite brew. This cherry turnover recipe is the perfect example — a simple, elegant pastry elevated by ingredients you can actually taste.
Ingredients
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Cherry Filling
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
- 3 tbsp Funnel Mill Tahitian Select Vanilla Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Vanilla Bean Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- Seeds from 1 Funnel Mill Tahitian Select Vanilla Bean
Optional Finishing Touch
- A pinch of Funnel Mill Cascara powder for dusting
Instructions
- Make the filling — Combine cherries, Tahitian Vanilla Sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Prep the pastry — Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 4–6 equal squares.
- Fill & fold — Place a generous spoonful of cherry filling in the center of each square. Fold diagonally into a triangle and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- Egg wash & bake — Brush each turnover with egg wash. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 18–22 minutes until deep golden brown and puffed.
- Make the glaze — Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and the scraped seeds of a Tahitian Vanilla Bean until smooth. Drizzle generously over warm turnovers.
- Finish with cascara — For an extra touch of depth, lightly dust turnovers with a pinch of Cascara powder. Its fruity, tamarind-like aroma adds a subtle coffee-forward note that makes these truly unique.
The Perfect Pairing
Serve alongside a cup of brewed Cascara — steeped like tea, it delivers a naturally sweet, cherry-hibiscus flavor that mirrors the filling beautifully. It's a pairing that feels effortless and intentional all at once.