Description
Delicate strawberry puff pastry hearts showcase romantic French dessert elegance with buttery layers of flaky pastry. Crimson berries nestled inside create sweet passion perfect for special celebrations where love and delicious treats intertwine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 60 ml (¼ cup) strawberry preserves or jam
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) granulated sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
- powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Prep Station: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring even heat distribution and non-stick surface.
- Pastry Shaping: Roll out puff pastry on floured surface, smoothing wrinkles and cutting 8-10 matching heart shapes with precise cookie cutter.
- Filling Assembly: Position bottom pastry hearts on baking sheet, spreading strawberry preserves centrally while maintaining clean edge margins.
- Sealing Technique: Brush pastry edges with beaten egg, carefully layering matching top hearts, firmly pressing borders to create secure seal.
- Decorative Finish: Crimp edges with fork tines, creating textured border, then glaze surface with additional beaten egg and optional granulated sugar sprinkle.
- Baking Process: Transfer tray to preheated oven, baking 15-18 minutes until pastries transform into golden, puffy, crisp delicacies.
- Presentation: Remove from oven, allowing brief cooling period, then optionally dust with powdered sugar for elegant visual appeal.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate warm or room temperature strawberry puff pastry hearts, ready to delight guests with their delicate, sweet charm.
Notes
- Pastry Temperature Control: Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use to maintain its flaky, crisp texture and prevent sticking.
- Even Jam Distribution: Spread strawberry preserves sparingly to prevent leakage and ensure a clean, professional-looking pastry heart.
- Egg Wash Technique: Apply beaten egg with a light, gentle brush to create a glossy, golden-brown finish without weighing down the delicate pastry.
- Seal Precision: Press pastry edges firmly with a fork to prevent filling from escaping during baking and create an attractive decorative border.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg