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Roasted Cherry & Almond Chaussons with Meyer Lemon Glaze

Roasted Cherry & Almond Chaussons with Meyer Lemon Glaze

Crisp, flaky all-butter puff pastry hand pies filled with jammy roasted sweet cherries and rich almond cream, finished with a sunny Meyer lemon glaze. A classic French bistro morning pastry reimagined with vibrant California summer produce.

Marguerite Lavigne
Marguerite Lavigne
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 32 minutes
4
medium
breakfastsnack
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Timeline

53 minutes
0m15m30m45m53m
Roast Cherries
15m
Make Almond Cream
5m
Prep Puff Pastry
5m
Assemble Chaussons
10m
Bake Chaussons
20m
Glaze and Serve
5m

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Fresh sweet cherries(pitted and halved)
  • 5 tbsp Granulated sugar(divided)
  • 1 tsp Meyer lemon zest(finely grated)
  • 1 tbsp Meyer lemon juice(freshly squeezed)
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla bean paste(or pure vanilla extract)
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter(softened to room temperature)
  • 0.5 cup Almond flour(blanched finely ground)
  • 2 Eggs(1 for almond cream, 1 for egg wash)
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 1 sheet All-butter puff pastry(thawed according to package instructions)
  • 1 tsp Water(for egg wash)
  • 0.5 cup Powdered sugar(sifted)
  • 2 tbsp Sliced almonds(toasted)
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar(used in step 2)
  • 1 large egg(used in step 2)
  • 1 large egg(used in step 4)
  • 2 tbsp toasted almonds(used in step 6)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On the sheet, toss 1.5 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted and halved with 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp Meyer lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste. Roast until cherries are juicy and plump, about 12 minutes. Set aside to cool.

    15 min

    Tip: Roasting concentrates the sweetness of the cherries and keeps the pastry from getting soggy.

  2. 2

    While the cherries roast, prepare your almond cream (crème d'amandes). In a small bowl, beat 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and 3 tbsp granulated sugar with a whisk until creamy. Stir in 1/2 cup almond flour, 1 large egg, and 1 pinch kosher salt until smooth.

    5 min

    Tip: Ensure the butter is soft so the almond cream blends seamlessly without lumpiness.

  3. 3

    Unroll 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Dust the top lightly with flour and cut into 4 equal squares (roughly 5x5 inches each).

    5 min

    Tip: Keep puff pastry cold! If it feels greasy or soft, pop it in the fridge for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Spoon 2 tbsp almond cream onto the center of each pastry square. Top each with a generous spoon of the roasted cherries and their juices. Whisk 1 large egg with 1 tsp water to make an egg wash. Brush the edges of each square with egg wash, fold diagonally to form triangles, and seal by gently pressing edges with a fork. Place chaussons on a parchment-lined tray, brush tops with remaining egg wash, and cut two small air vents on top.

    10 min

    Tip: Do not overfill or the pastry will burst in the oven, though a little cherry juice leaking out is charmingly rustic!

  5. 5

    Bake chaussons at 400°F for 18-20 minutes until deeply golden brown and puffed. Transfer to a wire cooling rack.

    20 min

    Tip: Baking until deep golden ensures all the buttery layers inside are fully crisp.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 tbsp Meyer lemon juice until a smooth drizzle forms. Drizzle over warm chaussons and scatter 2 tbsp sliced toasted almonds over top before serving.

    5 min

    Tip: Serve warm with espresso or a glass of crisp, natural sparkling wine.

Chef's Notes

Chaussons are the classic French answer to turnover pastries—usually made with apples, but sublime with seasonal cherries. Buying high-quality all-butter puff pastry saves hours of work without sacrificing flavor or flake.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Roasted Cherry & Almond Chaussons with Meyer Lemon Glaze take to make?

Roasted Cherry & Almond Chaussons with Meyer Lemon Glaze takes about 57 minutes total. That includes 25 minutes of prep and 32 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings.

What skill level is needed for Roasted Cherry & Almond Chaussons with Meyer Lemon Glaze?

This recipe is rated medium — it's intermediate, requiring some cooking experience.

What ingredients do I need for Roasted Cherry & Almond Chaussons with Meyer Lemon Glaze?

The main ingredients are: Fresh sweet cherries, Granulated sugar, Meyer lemon zest, Meyer lemon juice, Vanilla bean paste, Unsalted butter, Almond flour, Eggs, Kosher salt, All-butter puff pastry, Water, Powdered sugar, Sliced almonds, granulated sugar, egg, egg, toasted almonds.

What type of meal is Roasted Cherry & Almond Chaussons with Meyer Lemon Glaze?

Roasted Cherry & Almond Chaussons with Meyer Lemon Glaze is categorized as: breakfast, snack.