Description
Whip up these adorable Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts for a delightful treat that’ll make your Valentine swoon. Crispy, buttery pastry filled with sweet strawberry goodness creates a simple dessert perfect for sharing with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup strawberries
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a toasty 400°F, ensuring your baking sheet is ready for action.
- Dust your countertop with a light layer of flour, then gently roll out the puff pastry sheet to create a smooth, even surface.
- Take a heart-shaped cookie cutter and press firmly into the pastry, creating delicate heart outlines that will become your sweet treats.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of freshly diced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, stirring until the berries are evenly coated.
- Arrange half of your pastry hearts on the baking sheet, spooning about 1 tablespoon of the strawberry mixture into the center of each.
- Carefully place the remaining heart-shaped pastry on top of the filled hearts, using a fork to crimp and seal the edges completely.
- Whisk 1 egg and brush the surface of each pastry with the egg wash, ensuring a golden, glossy finish.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for a beautiful golden-brown color that signals perfect crispness.
Notes
- Choose all-butter puff pastry for the richest flavor and flakiest texture.
- Chill the pastry hearts for 10 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape better.
- Drain excess liquid from strawberries to prevent soggy pastry and ensure a crisp bottom.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional puff pastry with a gluten-free alternative made from rice or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 234 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg