Valentine’s Day Puff Pastry Hearts
Delight in these charming puff pastry hearts filled with fruity goodness, perfect for sharing with someone special on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry Ingredients
- 1 sheet Puff pastry, thawed Ensure fully thawed before rolling
- 1/4 cup Fruit preserves (such as strawberry or raspberry) Use your favorite flavor for filling
- 1 large Egg, beaten For egg wash
- Powdered sugar Powdered sugar for dusting Optional for elegant finish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until it's smooth.
- Cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter, ensuring to have an even number.
Assembly
- Place half of the cut-out heart shapes on the prepared baking sheet with intentional spacing.
- Add a small dollop of fruit preserves to the center of each heart, leaving a tiny border around the edges.
- Brush the edges of the hearts with the beaten egg.
- Top each with another heart shape and gently press the edges together.
- Crimp the edges with a fork for decoration.
Baking
- Brush the tops of the heart pastries with the remaining egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
For best freshness, choose high-quality fruit preserves. Feel free to experiment with different fillings.