Description
Indulge in the charm of Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts, a delightful treat that beautifully marries the flaky texture of puff pastry with the sweetness of ripe strawberries. Perfect for romantic occasions, tea parties, or simply as a special dessert for yourself, these heart-shaped pastries are both elegant and easy to make. In under 30 minutes, you can create a stunning dessert that dazzles the palate and pleases the eye. With a golden-brown crust and luscious strawberry filling, these pastries are sure to impress your guests. Serve them warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an added touch of decadence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries with sugar and vanilla; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place half of the hearts on the baking sheet, spoon some strawberry mixture onto each, avoiding overfilling.
- Top each filled heart with another pastry cutout and gently seal edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry heart (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg