Who doesn't love the tantalizing combination of flaky pastry and fresh fruit? Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, these 6 fruity folds are perfect for you. Packed with a variety of fruits, these pastries are a treat to the taste buds and a feast for the eyes. So, let's get into these recipes.
Apple turnover
The apple turnover is a classic fruit filled pastry. This version features a flaky, buttery crust and a sweet apple filling.
Ingredients:
- 2 apples
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Peel and chop the apples. In a bowl, combine them with sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out your puff pastry and cut it into squares. Place a spoonful of apple mix in the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry over the apples, seal the edges, and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Cherry pinwheel
Up next is the cherry pinwheel. This fruit and pastry dessert has a tart cherry filling and a sweet glaze.
Ingredients:
- 1 can of cherry pie filling
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons of milk
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Roll out your puff pastry and spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the pastry.
- Roll the pastry into a log and slice it into pinwheels. Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the pastries are baking, mix the powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the pinwheels once they are cool.
Peach galette
A peach galette is a rustic, free-form tart that showcases the natural sweetness of peaches. It's an easy fruit pastry recipe for beginners.
Ingredients:
- 2 peaches
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 sheet of pie crust
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Slice the peaches and toss them with sugar.
- Roll out your pie crust and place the peaches in the center. Fold the edges of the crust over the peaches.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the peaches are tender.
Raspberry palmier
A raspberry palmier is a sweet pastry recipe that's as pretty as it is delicious. It features puff pastry, raspberry jam, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of raspberry jam
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Spread the raspberry jam over the puff pastry.
- Fold the pastry in from both sides to meet in the middle. Then, fold it again so the two sides meet. Slice the folded pastry into pieces.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Strawberry tart
This strawberry tart is a healthy fruit pastry that features a nutty crust and a creamy filling.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of strawberries
- 1 cup of Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1 cup of almond flour
- 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix the almond flour and coconut oil to form a dough. Press the dough into a tart pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- While the crust is cooling, mix the Greek yogurt and honey. Spread this mixture over the crust.
- Slice the strawberries and arrange them on top of the yogurt. Refrigerate the tart for at least an hour before serving.
Blueberry puff
Our final fruit filled dessert recipe is the blueberry puff. This pastry has a sweet blueberry filling and a crisp, flaky crust.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- In a bowl, mix the blueberries and sugar.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares. Place a spoonful of blueberries on each square and fold the pastry over the fruit.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
