Puff pastry hearts with pistachio in air fryer are an even more delicious variant of classic puff pastries, perfect for when you want to bring something simple but surprising to the table. The golden and crispy pastry encloses a soft and enveloping pistachio cream, which becomes even more fragrant and inviting when cooked.
These intertwined hearts combine aesthetics and taste: the heart shape makes them ideal for a special occasion, a Sunday breakfast, or homemade treat to offer guests, while the pistachio adds that refined touch that makes them look like they came from a pastry shop.
Like all puff pastry recipes, these hearts are very quick to prepare and require very few ingredients, but the end result is truly impressive. A sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving them and they are ready: crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, irresistible at the first bite.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 hearts
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Mother's Day, Valentine's Day
Ingredients for Puff Pastry Hearts with Pistachio in Air Fryer:
- 1 roll rectangular puff pastry
- 4 tbsps pistachio cream
- as needed powdered sugar (for decoration)
Tools for Puff Pastry Hearts with Pistachio in Air Fryer:
- 1 Air Fryer Cecotec
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Knife
Steps for Preparing and Cooking Puff Pastry Hearts with Pistachio in Air Fryer:
Roll out the rectangular puff pastry on the work surface and divide it first in half, then cut each part into four equal portions, obtaining a total of eight rectangles.
Spread a generous teaspoon of pistachio cream on each rectangle, leveling it gently with the back of the spoon and leaving a small border all around.Roll each rectangle starting from the longer side, forming compact cylinders. Fold each roll in half and press the ends slightly to seal it. With a sharp knife, cut the roll lengthwise, starting from the fold and stopping just before the end, without cutting it completely.
Gently separate the two parts obtained, opening them outward to give them the characteristic heart shape. Arrange the hearts on a rack lined with parchment paper, keeping them well spaced.
Cook in the air fryer at 356°F for 10–12 minutes, checking the browning and rotating the rack halfway through cooking if necessary. Once puffed and golden, remove them from the fryer and let them cool.
Before serving, finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar.For oven baking at 356°F for 15/17 minutes, until golden.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
for puff pastry hearts with pistachio in air fryer:
Does the pistachio cream tend to leak during cooking?
If it is spread without reaching the edges and in moderate quantity, the cream stays inside the pastry without leaking.
Can I prepare them in advance?
You can shape the hearts and store them raw in the refrigerator for a few hours, cooking them only when needed to achieve always crispy pastry.
Can I replace the pistachio cream with other fillings?
Yes, the same preparation is also suitable for spreadable creams, jams, or hazelnut cream.
