Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 cup heavy cream (whipped with 2 tbsp powdered sugar)
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)
• Chocolate sauce (for drizzling)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
   2. Line a cookie tray with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Puff Pastry:
   1. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out as many hearts as possible.
   2. Transfer the hearts onto the prepared cookie tray and lightly brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
3. Bake the Pastry Hearts:
   1. Place the hearts in the oven and bake for 9-10 minutes, or until puffed up and golden brown.
   2. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
4. Assemble the Hearts:
   1. Carefully slice each heart in half horizontally using a serrated knife.
   2. Pipe a layer of whipped cream onto the base of each heart.
   3. Add a layer of sliced strawberries over the cream, then pipe another layer of cream on top of the strawberries.
   4. Gently place the top half of the heart on the cream to form a sandwich.
5. Garnish:
   1. Lightly dust the assembled hearts with powdered sugar.
   2. Drizzle chocolate sauce over the top for a decadent finish.
6. Serve:
   1. Serve these Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts immediately for the freshest and flakiest texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Serving: 6-8 puff pastry hearts | Calorie Count per Serving: Approximately 250-300 Kcal

These Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts are a romantic and indulgent dessert, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion!