These smart heart-shaped donuts are soft, filled with hazelnut cream, and very easy to make thanks to the ready-made pizza dough. A quick and easy dessert, perfect for Valentine’s Day, the perfect day to celebrate love in all its forms.
And what could be sweeter than waking up in the morning to find a little heart waiting for you?
Perfect for a romantic breakfast or a special snack, these donuts will win everyone over with the first bite.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Cooking time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 7 Pieces
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Valentine's Day, All Seasons
Ingredients
- 1 roll pizza dough
- 3.5 oz hazelnut spread
- 0.7 oz butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- as needed flour (for the work surface)
Tools
- Cookie Cutter
Steps
Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.
Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts from the dough.
On half of the hearts, place a teaspoon of hazelnut cream in the center.
Cover with another heart and seal the edges well by pressing with your fingers or with a fork.Don’t waste the leftover dough: divide it into pieces of 0.7 to 0.9 oz, shape them into balls, flatten them slightly, fill the center with hazelnut cream, and seal the edges well. This way, you’ll have additional donuts, just as soft and delicious!
Brush the donuts with melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar: a sweet crust will form during baking.
Cooking:
Oven: preheat to 356°F and bake for 12 minutes until golden.
Air Fryer: 10 minutes at 356°F until golden.
If you like, dust with powdered sugar for extra romantic effect.
Storage
They remain soft for 1 day in an airtight container.
Best enjoyed warm, you can reheat them for a few seconds in the microwave if needed.
Tips
For a special touch, add a pinch of cinnamon to the sugar.
You can replace the hazelnut cream with chocolate cream or jam.
For a more scenic effect, brush with milk or lightly beaten egg white before baking and sprinkle with colored sprinkles.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use puff pastry instead of ready-made pizza dough?
Yes, but the result will be crunchier and less soft.
What if the hazelnut cream is too thick?
Heat it slightly in a double boiler or add a teaspoon of milk to make it softer.
Can they be frozen?
Yes, either raw or cooked. Freeze the filled raw hearts and bake them directly from frozen by adding a few extra minutes.
