Description
These easy and delicious Valentine’s Day Puff Pastry Hearts are the perfect sweet treat to show your love. Flaky, buttery puff pastry is shaped into heart designs and filled with either a sweet or savory filling, making them a versatile choice for a fun and festive dessert or appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Puff Pastry Hearts:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional, for a sweet finish)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional, for a spiced touch)
Optional Sweet Filling Ideas:
- ¼ cup raspberry jam or strawberry jam
- ¼ cup chocolate spread (such as Nutella)
- ¼ cup cream cheese (softened) mixed with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and vanilla extract
Optional Savory Filling Ideas:
- ¼ cup cream cheese (softened) and herbs (like chives or thyme)
- ¼ cup goat cheese and honey drizzle
- Sliced deli meats (like ham or salami) with a bit of cheese
For Garnish (optional):
- Powdered sugar (for sweet versions)
- Heart-shaped sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out as many heart shapes as you can from the sheet. (You can also cut them with a knife if you don’t have a cutter.)
- Add the Filling:
- If using a sweet filling: Spread a thin layer of raspberry jam, chocolate spread, or cream cheese mixture on the center of half of the heart shapes. Leave a small border around the edges.
- If using a savory filling: Spread a small amount of cream cheese or goat cheese in the center of half of the heart shapes, adding herbs or deli meats as desired.
- Assemble the Hearts:
- Place the remaining heart shapes on top of the filled ones to create a sandwich. Press the edges together gently with your fingers or a fork to seal them shut.
- Apply the Egg Wash:
- Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush a thin layer of egg wash on top of each heart to give them a golden color when baked.
- Bake:
- Place the puff pastry hearts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
- Garnish and Serve:
- If making a sweet version, dust the baked hearts with powdered sugar and add sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive touch.
- For savory versions, you can serve them as is or with a drizzle of honey or dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- These puff pastry hearts are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to get creative with the fillings—fruit preserves, chocolate, or cream cheese work wonderfully for sweet treats, and goat cheese, spinach, and ham work great for savory versions.
- If you prefer a more savory option, simply skip the sugar and cinnamon toppings and go for the herb-infused fillings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Valentine’s Day Treat
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, European
Keywords: Valentine’s Day puff pastry, heart-shaped pastries, puff pastry hearts, Valentine’s treats, easy Valentine’s dessert, savory puff pastry hearts