Description
Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts are a charming dessert that transforms simple ingredients into an impressive treat. With flaky, buttery pastry enveloping sweet, juicy strawberries, these heart-shaped delights are perfect for special occasions or a sweet everyday indulgence. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they'll surely bring smiles to everyone who enjoys them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets (2 sheets), thawed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg, for egg wash (whisked with a splash of water)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix sliced strawberries with sugar and cornstarch. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to an eighth-inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts, ensuring you have equal tops and bottoms.
- Spoon strawberry filling onto half of the hearts, leaving edges clear. Top with remaining hearts and seal edges.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Customize by using other berries or adding lemon zest for extra flavor. Serve warm or at room temperature; dust with powdered sugar before serving.