Description
Delightfully flaky and fruity, these Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts are perfect for a romantic dessert or a sweet treat any time. Made with buttery puff pastry, sweet strawberry preserves, fresh strawberries, and a touch of sugar, they bake up golden and irresistible. Easy to prepare and visually charming with their heart shape, these pastries are ideal for Valentine’s Day or any occasion that calls for a delicate, homemade pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Filling
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- ½ cup strawberry preserves or jam
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and finely diced)
Finishing
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cut the Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet gently to smooth seams and even thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out about 12 hearts, depending on the size of your cutter.
- Assemble the Pastries: Place half of the heart cutouts on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of strawberry preserves in the center of each heart, then add a small spoonful of finely diced fresh strawberries on top of the preserves.
- Seal the Hearts: Brush the edges of the filled hearts with beaten egg to help seal them. Place the remaining heart cutouts on top, pressing edges gently with a fork to seal fully and prevent leakage during baking.
- Add Finishing Touches: Brush the tops of the sealed pastries with additional egg wash for a lovely golden shine and sprinkle with granulated sugar if desired for extra sweetness and crunch.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed up and golden brown in color, signaling they are fully baked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pastries to cool slightly on a rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving to add an elegant finish and a touch of extra sweetness.
Notes
- You can substitute the strawberry preserves with raspberry or apricot jam for a unique flavor variation.
- Serve these pastries warm and consider pairing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to elevate them into a decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
