2sheets frozen puff pastryone 400-500 g box, thawed overnight in refrigerator, then brought to room temperature
1cupCanadian Mascarpone or Cream Cheeseat room temperature
1 ½cupsstore-bought cherry pie filling
1eggbeaten with 1 tbsp water
For Almond Icing
½cupconfectioners' sugar
2tbspmilk or cream
⅛tsppure almond extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400º.
Flour a clean work surface and roll first sheet of puff pastry into a 12-inch square. Cut into 4 equal squares. Spread 2 tbsp Mascarpone or Cream Cheese onto one half of each square, then top with a heaping 2 tbsp cherry pie filling. Fold pastry over the filling to make triangles. Press the edges together firmly to seal, then crimp between fingers or press with a fork as desired.
Using a sharp knife, make two small slits in tops of turnovers (these steam vents will prevent the seal from breaking during baking). Brush tops with the egg wash and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.