Description
Strawberry pie hearts combine classic dessert charm with romantic appeal. Delicate pastry crusts cradle sweet, fresh berries in a delightful treat perfect for special celebrations with someone you love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pie crusts, refrigerated (1 package, 14 oz/397 g)
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) strawberry jam or preserves
- ½ cup (75 g/2.6 oz) fresh strawberries, finely diced
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- granulated sugar or coarse sanding sugar
- optional: white or dark chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Pastry Preparation: Roll out pie dough on a floured surface and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create symmetrical cutouts, ensuring an equal number for sandwiching.
- Base Arrangement: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place half of the heart-shaped dough cutouts as the foundation for filling.
- Filling and Sealing: Spread strawberry jam in the center of each heart, leaving a border to prevent overflow. Optionally, add finely chopped fresh strawberries. Brush edges with whisked egg to create a moisture seal.
- Assembly and Decoration: Cover with remaining heart cutouts, pressing edges together. Crimp perimeter with a fork for a decorative seal. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle granulated sugar for a caramelized finish.
- Baking Process: Create small steam vents on top of each heart. Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 15-18 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Finishing Touches: Allow hearts to cool slightly on the baking sheet for structural stability. Optionally drizzle with chocolate for an elegant presentation. Serve warm or at room temperature for an intimate dessert experience.
Notes
- Manage Moisture Carefully: Control jam and fresh strawberry quantities to prevent soggy pastry and ensure crisp edges during baking.
- Master Egg Wash Technique: Apply egg wash evenly with a soft brush, creating a glossy golden-brown finish without oversaturating the delicate pastry.
- Prevent Filling Leakage: Leave a precise border around jam to minimize potential spillage and maintain clean, attractive heart shapes during baking.
- Customize Flavor Variations: Experiment with alternative fruit preserves like raspberry or mixed berry to diversify the recipe while maintaining the core technique.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg