Description
Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts are an irresistible dessert that combines flaky, buttery pastry with sweet, juicy strawberries. These charming treats are perfect for any occasion, from romantic dinners to casual family movie nights. Each heart-shaped pastry is filled with a luscious strawberry mixture and baked to golden perfection, making them not only delicious but visually stunning as well. Easy to prepare and delightful to eat, these pastries will leave your guests asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine chopped strawberries with sugar and vanilla extract; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Spoon the strawberry mixture onto half of the hearts, then cover with remaining hearts and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fillings like raspberries or chocolate to customize your pastries. For extra flair, dust finished pastries with powdered sugar or drizzle melted chocolate on top.