Challah Bread Cherry Turnovers

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

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8 slices challah bread

1/2 cup cherry all-fruit jelly or jam

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 large eggs

confectioners sugar and cocoa powder, for dusting

rolling pin

medium shallow dish

fork or whisk

medium skillet

spatula

fine mesh strainer

Directions:

1. Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin. Place a tablespoon of the jelly and the cheese in the center of each bread. Fold the bread in half, over the jelly and cheese, to make a turnover. Press the edges together lightly with a fork to seal the turnovers. Break the eggs into a shallow bowl and stir with a fork or whisk.
2. Melt a small piece of butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Dip 2 turnovers in the egg mixture and then lay them in the pan. Fry the turnovers for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Use a flat spatula to transfer the turnovers to paper towels to drain. Cool slightly. Repeat with the remaining turnovers.
3. Put a couple spoonfuls of confectioners sugar and cocoa into a fine strainer. Shake the strainer over the turnovers to dust with sugar and cocoa. Serve.

By RecipeOfHealth.com