Description
Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts are the quintessential dessert that combines elegance with simplicity. These charming, heart-shaped pastries feature layers of flaky puff pastry filled with juicy, fresh strawberries, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries with sugar and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place strawberry filling on half of the hearts, cover with another pastry piece, and seal edges.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry heart (40g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use ripe strawberries for optimal flavor.,Don't overfill the pastries to prevent spills during baking.,Leftover pastries can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.