Irresistible Valentine’s Day Puff Pastry Hearts
Charming heart-shaped pastries filled with sweet fruit preserves, perfect for a romantic dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup fruit preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or your favorite)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place half of the heart shapes on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add a small dollop of fruit preserves in the center of each heart, leaving a small border.
- Brush the edges with the beaten egg, then place another heart shape on top and press the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Brush the tops of the hearts with the remaining egg wash.
- Optional: Sprinkle with granulated sugar for extra sparkle.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pair with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day, dessert, pastries, puff pastry, heart-shaped