Valentine’s Day Puff Pastry Hearts
Crispy, buttery puff pastry hearts filled with sweet strawberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar—a delightful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
- 1 tablespoon flour for dusting the surface
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly dust with flour.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth the creases. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out even-numbered heart shapes.
- Place half of the heart-shaped pastry cutouts on the prepared baking sheet. Add 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam to the center of each.
- Brush the edges of the hearts with beaten egg, then top each with another pastry heart. Gently press the edges to seal and crimp with a fork.
- Brush the tops with more egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a twist, use raspberry or apricot jam instead of strawberry.
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed for easy handling.
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed for easy handling.