Sweet Puff Pastry Hearts

Sweet puff pastry hearts are simple and delicious desserts, perfect for romantic occasions like Valentine’s Day or just when you’re in the mood for something sweet and cute. I’ll be happy to guide you in preparing this little treat.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of rectangular puff pastry
• Granulated sugar to taste
• Nutella or jam (as preferred) for filling
• 1 egg (for brushing)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F).
2. Unroll the puff pastry on a work surface and lightly sprinkle it with granulated sugar.
3. With a rolling pin, gently roll over the entire surface of the pastry to make the sugar stick.
4. Cut out heart shapes from the dough using a heart-shaped cutter, or you can do it freehand with a knife if you’re good with shapes.
5. Place half of the hearts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. In the center of each heart, place a teaspoon of Nutella or jam, avoiding the edges.
7. Brush the edges of the hearts on the baking sheet with a bit of water or beaten egg, then top each with another puff pastry heart, sealing the edges well with your fingers or with the tines of a fork.
8. Brush the sealed hearts with a beaten egg to give them a nice golden color when baked.
9. Sprinkle the surface with more granulated sugar.
10. Bake the puff pastry hearts for about 15-20 minutes or until they are golden.
11. Remove them from the oven and let them cool on a rack before serving.

Curiosity

Sweet puff pastry hearts are a fantastic recipe to make with kids for a party or for a homemade little gift. You can also sprinkle the puff pastry hearts with powdered sugar or decorate them with colored icing to make them even more special and personalized.

Remember, you can always vary the filling according to your creativity: try with white chocolate cream, salted caramel, or finish with fresh fruit of your choice to add a touch of freshness.