Description
Romantic Valentine’s Day Puff Pastry Hearts bring sweet passion to dessert lovers with delicate layers of buttery pastry and rich chocolate filling. Elegant crimson hearts promise pure indulgence you can craft with simple ingredients and love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 2 tablespoons (tbsp) chocolate spread (heaped)
- 2 tablespoons (tbsp) cream cheese
Garnish and Toppings:
- Fresh raspberries
- Powdered sugar
- Heart-shaped sprinkles
Sauce:
- Chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for crisp, golden pastry.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and gently unroll the puff pastry sheet.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create delicate pastry shapes with clean, precise edges.
- Carefully transfer the heart-shaped pastry pieces onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the pastry puffs up and develops a rich, golden-brown color.
- While pastries cool, blend chocolate spread and cream cheese in a small bowl until achieving a smooth, uniform texture.
- Fill a piping bag with the chocolate mixture for precise and elegant filling.
- Once pastries are cool enough to handle, slice each heart horizontally with a gentle, steady motion.
- Pipe a generous layer of chocolate mixture onto the bottom half of each pastry heart.
- Strategically place fresh raspberries atop the chocolate filling for a burst of color and tangy flavor.
- Crown each heart with its top half, creating an elegant sandwich-style dessert.
- Enhance presentation by dusting with powdered sugar and sprinkling heart-shaped decorations.
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce for an extra layer of decadence.
- Serve immediately to preserve the pastry’s crisp texture and enjoy this romantic Valentine’s treat.
Notes
- Choose cold puff pastry straight from the refrigerator to ensure maximum flakiness and crisp texture when baking.
- Avoid overworking the pastry to prevent tough, dense hearts that won’t rise properly.
- Ensure chocolate filling is smooth and at room temperature for easier piping and even distribution.
- Swap chocolate spread with dairy-free alternatives like almond butter or vegan chocolate spread for plant-based diets.
- Use frozen raspberries if fresh are unavailable, but pat them dry to prevent excess moisture.
- Create gluten-free version by using gluten-free puff pastry and checking ingredient compatibility.
- Prepare filling ahead of time and refrigerate to save preparation time on Valentine’s Day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg