The puff pastry heart with pistachio is a scenic and refined dessert, perfect when you want to impress with something simple yet impactful. The golden and flaky puff pastry envelops a velvety and fragrant pistachio cream, creating a dessert that captivates at first sight.
The heart shape makes it ideal for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or romantic parties, but it is also perfect as a Sunday dessert or a special snack to share. Despite its elegant appearance, it is made with few ingredients and without particular difficulties, making it suitable even for those with little kitchen experience.
Once baked, the intertwining pattern of the puff pastry adds movement, making this dessert similar to a bakery creation. A simple final decoration with powdered sugar will suffice to complete it and bring it to the table with great satisfaction.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4/6 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Mother's Day, Valentine's Day
Ingredients for the puff pastry heart with pistachio:
- 5 tablespoons pistachio cream
- 2 rolls round puff pastry
- as needed milk
- as needed chopped pistachios
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools for the puff pastry heart with pistachio:
- 1 Oven De Longhi
- 1 Knife
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Non-stick baking tray
Steps for preparing and baking the puff pastry heart with pistachio:
First, draw a heart of about 11.5 × 9 inches on a piece of parchment paper and cut it out. Use the template obtained to cut the heart shape from the round pastries. Collect the puff pastry scraps, knead them briefly, roll them out again, and cut out small hearts using a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
Lay one of the pastry hearts on a flat surface or directly on baking paper. Spread the pistachio cream evenly, leaving about half an inch from the edge. Cover with the second pastry heart and gently press along the edges to adhere the two layers well.Place a small heart on the pastry and use a sharp knife to make regular strips. Twist each strip on itself to create the braided effect, then remove the central template.
Brush the surface with a bit of milk or with beaten egg yolk mixed with a dash of milk if you want a more intense golden color. If desired, top with chopped pistachios or sugar crystals.Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for about 20 minutes, until the heart is well-puffed and golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, finishing with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I prepare the puff pastry heart with pistachio in advance?
Yes, you can assemble it and keep it raw in the refrigerator for a few hours, baking it just before serving to keep it crisp.
How do I store it after baking?
Once cooled, you can store it at room temperature for a day under a cake dome.
Is it possible to make it in single-serving portions?
Absolutely yes: with the same procedure, you can make smaller hearts using a cookie cutter.
For which occasions is this dessert suitable?
It is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, anniversaries, romantic parties, or as a spectacular dessert to bring to the table.
