Description
Romantic Valentine’s Day Puff Pastry Hearts invite lovers into a world of delicate, buttery passion. Crisp layers of golden pastry folded with sweet raspberry jam create an irresistible dessert you’ll want to share with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) raspberry or strawberry jam
Wash and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) granulated sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Optional Decoration:
- Melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare your workspace by positioning the oven rack in the center and heating to 375°F (190°C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal pastry performance.
- Delicately unfold the puff pastry on a lightly dusted surface, ensuring a smooth, even texture. Utilize a precise heart-shaped cookie cutter to craft symmetrical pastry forms, creating an identical number of delicate hearts.
- Strategically arrange half of the pastry hearts onto the prepared baking surface. Carefully deposit a modest dollop of vibrant jam at the center of each heart, maintaining a strategic perimeter to prevent leakage during baking.
- Craft an elegant egg wash by whisking egg and milk until thoroughly combined. Meticulously paint the edges of the jam-adorned hearts with the glossy mixture, creating a perfect sealing mechanism.
- Gently position the remaining pastry hearts atop the jam-filled bases. Employ a fork’s tines to create a decorative and secure seal around the pastry’s perimeter, preventing any potential filling escape.
- Embellish the pastry tops with an additional layer of egg wash, creating a luminous finish. For enhanced sweetness, sprinkle a delicate layer of granulated sugar across the surface.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the hearts to transform into golden, puffy delicacies over 12-15 minutes. Watch for a rich, amber coloration and pronounced rising.
- Remove from the oven and permit a brief cooling period. Elevate the presentation by dusting with a ethereal layer of powdered sugar or drizzling with luxurious melted chocolate.
- Serve these romantic pastries while still warm, inviting guests to indulge in the delicate, flaky texture and sweet, jammy center.
Notes
- Check pastry temperature by ensuring it’s cold but pliable for optimal flakiness.
- Use high-quality jam with minimal liquid to prevent soggy pastry bottoms.
- Seal edges completely to stop filling from leaking during baking.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like chocolate, Nutella, or fruit preserves for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg