Description
These delightful Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts are a perfect Valentine’s Day treat or a sweet addition to any special occasion. With layers of flaky puff pastry, sweet strawberry filling, and a dusting of powdered sugar, these heart-shaped pastries are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup strawberry jam or strawberry preserves
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth out any creases.
- Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out as many heart shapes as possible from the puff pastry. You should aim for about 8-10 hearts depending on the size.
- Place half of the heart-shaped pieces onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam or preserves onto the center of each heart on the baking sheet, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Brush the edges of the pastry hearts with a little bit of water.
- Place the remaining heart-shaped pieces on top of each jam-covered heart, gently pressing around the edges to seal them together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each pastry heart with the egg wash to give them a golden finish.
- Bake the hearts in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the strawberry jam with other fruit jams like raspberry, apricot, or blueberry if desired.
- For extra decoration, you can drizzle a bit of chocolate or add a few sprinkles of cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- Serve these with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry heart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg