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Puff Pastry with Cherries and Almonds

A delightful treat combining flaky puff pastry, sweet cherries, and crunchy almonds, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Bakery, French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 400 g 400 g frozen cherries You can use fresh cherries as an alternative.
  • 50 g 50 g sugar
  • 15 g 15 g cornstarch
  • 50 ml 50 ml water Dissolve cornstarch in water.
For the pastry
  • 500 g 500 g puff pastry
  • 1 count 1 egg For brushing.
  • 50 g 50 g flaked almonds

Method
 

Preparation of the filling
  1. In a pot, combine frozen cherries and sugar.
  2. Dissolve cornstarch in water, then stir into the pot.
  3. Cook the mixture over medium heat until thickened, then let it cool completely.
Assembly and baking
  1. Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  2. Fill the center with the cooled cherry mixture, leaving a 2 cm (about 0.8 in) border around the edges.
  3. Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with flaked almonds.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
  5. After baking, ensure the base is cooked through, then serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Best served warm, slice into portions and consider pairing with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For a festive touch, sprinkle with powdered sugar.