Description
Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts are a delightful, flaky dessert filled with sweet strawberry jam and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar — perfect for Valentine’s Day or any romantic occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly to smooth it.
- Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out an even number of pastry hearts.
- Place half of the hearts on the prepared baking sheet. Spread about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam in the center of each, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Lightly brush the edges with egg wash. Place the remaining hearts on top and press edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and cut a small slit in the center for steam to escape.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
- You can use other jams like raspberry or apricot for variety.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a more indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: strawberry puff pastry hearts, valentine dessert, puff pastry hearts, easy romantic dessert