Description
Delight your loved ones with these adorable Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts that are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. These flaky, heart-shaped pastries are filled with a sweet strawberry mixture, making them a delightful treat for dessert or tea time.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry Hearts:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (diced)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface. Cut out an even number of hearts using a cookie cutter.
- Assemble the Hearts: Place half of the hearts on the baking sheet. Mix strawberry jam with diced strawberries and spoon onto the hearts. Top with remaining hearts, seal edges, and crimp with a fork.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- You can use raspberry or mixed berry jam as a variation.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with melted white chocolate after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
