Description
Delight in these charming Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts, a simple yet elegant dessert featuring flaky, golden puff pastry filled with luscious homemade whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Perfect for a romantic treat or special occasion, these bite-sized delights combine crisp texture with sweet, creamy freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry Hearts
- 1 puff pastry sheet (thawed)
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Whipped Cream Filling
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1-2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit
- Fresh strawberries (washed and sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400℉. Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Cut Puff Pastry Hearts: Roll out the thawed puff pastry slightly to smooth and flatten it. Using a cookie cutter about 4 inches in size, cut out 6 heart shapes. Place them on the prepared baking tray and brush each heart with the egg wash made by mixing 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water.
- Bake Puff Pastry: Bake the hearts in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes until they are golden brown and puffed up.
- Make Whipped Cream Filling: While the pastries bake, whisk the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until stiff peaks form, creating a light and fluffy whipped cream.
- Assemble the Hearts: Allow the baked puff pastry hearts to cool completely. Then, carefully slice each heart horizontally in half. Flip the bottom halves over to create a shallow base, pipe or spoon the prepared whipped cream generously onto them, and top with sliced fresh strawberries.
- Finish and Serve: Place the top halves of the puff pastry hearts back on top. Dust the assembled hearts with powdered sugar for a delicate, sweet finish. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is properly thawed before rolling to prevent cracking.
- For firmer whipped cream, chill the bowl and beaters before whipping.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and presentation.
- You can substitute the granulated sugar in the whipped cream with powdered sugar for a smoother texture.
- These hearts are best enjoyed the same day for optimal pastry crispness.
