Sweet puff pastry hearts with jam, perfect for Valentine’s Day: a very quick recipe that prepares with only 3 ingredients and just 5 minutes. A valid alternative to classic heart-shaped butter cookies, which certainly require more work.
If you don’t have much time for the day of lovers to prepare Valentine’s sweet roll, but you still want to make a good impression with your loved one, today’s recipe is just what you need. You will only need a rectangular roll of puff pastry, some raspberry jam, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
The final effect is guaranteed, and you will save the day with simplicity and taste.
If you have a bit more time, you can opt for cornmeal heart cookies, equally delicious.
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💖
See you next recipe… and in the meantime, set the table!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 20 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Valentine's Day, All Seasons
Ingredients
- 1 roll puff pastry (rectangular)
- 3.5 oz raspberry jam (or strawberry)
- to taste powdered sugar (for decoration)
Tools: sweet hearts
- Baking sheet
- Knife
Steps: sweet puff pastry hearts
Unroll the puff pastry on a work surface and make sure it’s well-chilled from the fridge.
Spread a thin layer of raspberry or strawberry jam, making sure it’s not too runny, as it might spill out during baking.
Starting from the two long sides, roll the pastry towards the center: the two rolls should meet in the middle.
With a smooth-bladed knife, cut slices about 0.6 inches wide. You’ll see that each slice already has a heart shape; if necessary, gently pinch the tip with your fingers to define it better.
Place the hearts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 18-20 minutes, until they are golden.
Remove from the oven and, if desired, dust with powdered sugar for decoration.
See? As promised, the Valentine’s sweet hearts are super quick and easy to make: you can prepare them while the oven heats up! They are perfect for last-minute preparations when time is short but the desire to impress is not.
With few ingredients and without stress, you will serve a romantic dessert that is simple yet impressive.
Storage and tips
Storage: sweet puff pastry hearts with jam can be stored at room temperature for 1 day, closed in an airtight container or a tin box, so they will remain crisp.
Tips: choose a fairly thick jam that is not too runny, so it won’t spill out during baking and the hearts will keep a perfect shape.
For more precise cuts and perfect hearts, it is important to use well-chilled puff pastry from the fridge. Cold pastry cuts better, retains its shape during baking, and does not deform when rolling.
FAQ
What can I use instead of jam?
You can replace the jam with hazelnut cream, spreadable chocolate, pastry cream, or different preserves (strawberries, apricots, berries). The important thing is that the filling is not too runny, otherwise it might spill out during baking.
Can I make hearts without powdered sugar?
Of course! The powdered sugar is just for decoration and to give a nice final touch, but the hearts will still be delicious without it.
How to get perfect hearts?
Use well-chilled puff pastry for clean cuts.
Spread a thin layer of thick jam.
Cut the slices with a smooth-bladed knife and, if needed, gently pinch the tip to better define the shape.
