Lemon Turnover

These easy Lemon Turnovers are made with flaky puff pastry filled with a sweet and tangy lemon cream filling, then baked to golden perfection.

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If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that my love for lemon knows no bounds. There’s just something about its tangy flavor and fresh fragrance that gets me every single time. While I’ll take lemon in any way, shape, or form, and certainly have no problem eating it any time of the year, lemon just feels like summer. It has this light, fresh quality to it that just screams sunshine and long summer days.

These lemon puff pastry turnovers are so simple with storebought puff pastry and bright lemon curd that is easy enough for a beginner home cook to make. I love to serve them for a sweet breakfast just as much as I love them for an afternoon snack and I know you’re going to love this lemon pastry recipe too. While you’re baking, you might as well give Cherry Turnovers and Apple Turnovers a try!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This puff pastry turnover recipe only takes 6 ingredients and is a snap to whip up.
• Lemon turnovers only bake for 20 minutes, so you don’t have to heat up your kitchen for too long.
• Using store bought puff pastry is the ultimate short cut to baking success with these easy turnovers!

Ingredients For Lemon Turnovers

• Puff Pastry – Using storebought puff pastry is a great time saving short cut! Allow it to thaw so it is easier to work with. 1 sheet will make 4 turnovers.
• Lemon curd – This is the filling used in the turnovers and gives them so much flavor. You can buy it in your grocery store or make homemade lemon curd.
• Whipped cream cheese – This can be found in grocery stores and gives the filling a light, fluffy texture.
• Sugar – The sweetness will balance out the tart flavor from the lemon.
• Lemon zest – This will really enhance the lemon flavor of the curd.
• Egg – Mix with a little bit of water or milk to create an egg wash. This will ensure you’ve got nice golden brown turnovers.

How To Make A Lemon Turnover

1. Unfold your thawed puff pastry dough. With a sharp knife, cut the dough into four equal squares. Set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, mix whipped cream cheese, lemon curd, lemon zest, and 3 Tablespoons of sugar until well combined.
3. Place about 2 Tablespoons of filling into the corner of each square of puff pastry. Fold the pastry diagonally, and crimp the edges with a fork. Brush the tops and edges of each turnover with egg wash, and sprinkle each with the remaining 1 Tablespoon of sugar.
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
5. Allow to cool for a few minutes and enjoy!

Storage

Fridge: Store leftover lemon turnovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer: Wrap each turnover individually in plastic wrap before storing in a freezer bag. Thaw on the counter for about 30 minutes before enjoying.

How Do I Make An Egg Wash?

It’s really simple! Crack your egg into a small mixing bowl and add about 1 Tablespoon of water to the bowl. Using a small whisk or a fork, combine the egg and the water, be sure to well incorporate the yolk, too. That’s all you need to do to make an egg wash!

If you’re as much of a lemon fan as I am, I know you’ll love these! If you’re not a lemon fan, these sweet turnovers just might convert you.

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

 

4.43 from 7 votes

Lemon Turnover Recipe

This easy lemon turnover recipe uses only 6 ingredients, making them a quick and easy breakfast, snack or dessert! 

Prep:10 minutes mins

Cook:20 minutes mins

Total:30 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Sharp knife
• Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Pastry brush

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 sheet puff pastry thawed (1 sheet equals 4 large turnovers)
• ▢ ½ cup whipped cream cheese
• ▢ ⅓ cup lemon curd homemade or store-bought
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon lemon zest about the zest of 1 large lemon
• ▢ 4 Tablespoons sugar divided
• ▢ 1 egg beaten
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon water

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil (in case any of the filling leaks out of the turnovers, the parchment paper or foil will make for easy clean-up).
• Unfold your thawed puff pastry dough. With a sharp knife, cut the dough into four equal squares. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, mix whipped cream cheese, lemon curd, lemon zest, and 3 Tablespoons of sugar until well combined.
• Place about 2 Tablespoons of filling into the corner of each square of puff pastry. Fold the pastry diagonally, and crimp the edges with a fork.
• In a small bowl whisk together the egg and water to form the egg wash. Brush the tops and edges of each turnover with egg wash, and sprinkle each with the remaining 1 Tablespoon of sugar.
• In a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit bake for 18-20 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
• Allow to cool for a few minutes and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 548kcal (27%), Carbohydrates: 49g (16%), Protein: 8g (16%), Fat: 35g (54%), Saturated Fat: 12g (75%), Cholesterol: 72mg (24%), Sodium: 315mg (14%), Potassium: 91mg (3%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 21g (23%), Vitamin A: 440IU (9%), Vitamin C: 1.9mg (2%), Calcium: 40mg (4%), Iron: 1.9mg (11%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

How To Serve Lemon Turnovers

This lemon pastry is a great sweet breakfast pastry as well as a midday pick me up. Maybe you’ve made them for an evening dessert, but no matter when you enjoy these pastries, your tastebuds are going to go for a ride!

I will just throw it out there that vanilla ice cream is absolutely delicious on these, too!

More Great Lemon Treats

• A shortbread crust topped with a layer of light and fluffy cream cheese plus lemon pudding and whipped cream, Lemon Lush Dessert will be a dessert game changer at your next get together.
• Sweet and tangy Lemon Bars are really easy to make for any occasion. The buttery crust is perfectly combined with a smooth lemon filling.
• A twist on classic lemon meringue pie might be just what you need and Lemon Meringue Cheesecake is the answer. A vanilla wafer crust goes perfectly with a lemon cheesecake layer topped with meringue.
• Don’t knock it ’til you try it, Lemon Pie is a must try! It is a balance of tart and sweet that I know you will love and enjoy.