Sweet puff pastry hearts, a super simple and quick dessert, perfect for celebrating the most romantic day of the year. To make these delicious treats, you only need 3 ingredients: puff pastry, fresh cream, and strawberries, essential for this occasion. Alternatively, you can use raspberries instead of strawberries. Simple and delicious, these little hearts have an irresistible filling. I used a heart-shaped cookie cutter to make them and cut the shapes from a rectangular roll of puff pastry. Of course, the scraps should not be thrown away, but can be quickly kneaded, rolled out, and used to make other shapes. A brush of beaten egg, a bit of sugar on the surface, and into the oven they go, to create an even more luscious crust. Once the hearts have cooled, you can gently cut them in half with a knife and fill them with whipped cream and strawberry pieces. Irresistible and perfect for ending a themed dinner. Now, let’s head to the kitchen together because the sweet puff pastry hearts will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Affordable
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 18 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Valentine's Day
Ingredients
- 1 roll puff pastry (rectangular)
- 7 oz heavy cream
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar (plus more for decoration)
- strawberries (as needed)
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- sugar (as needed for the surface)
Tools
- Baking Sheet
- Bowl
- Mixer
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Cookie Cutter heart-shaped, 2.75 inches
Steps
First, unroll the puff pastry and use the 2.75-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Do not discard the scraps, but quickly knead, roll out, and reuse them to make more hearts. Then brush the surface with the beaten egg and sprinkle with a little sugar. This will create a lovely crust.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F with a fan setting for 15 minutes, or until golden on the surface. Once baked, remove the tray from the oven and let cool. In the meantime, whip the cold cream from the fridge in a bowl with the powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Transfer it to a piping bag and set aside.
Wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them. Cut the puff pastry hearts in half, fill one half with whipped cream and strawberry slices, and cover with the other half.
Dust the surface with powdered sugar and serve at the table.
Storage and Tips for Sweet Puff Pastry Hearts
Sweet puff pastry hearts can be prepared in advance, stored in a cool, dry place, and filled just before serving.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Sweet Puff Pastry Hearts
What can I substitute for strawberries?
Instead of strawberries, you can use fresh raspberries.
