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Puff Pastry Hearts

Delightful heart-shaped pastries made with flaky puff pastry, sweet vegan cream, and fresh strawberries, perfect for special occasions or just a sweet treat at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 hearts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French, Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry
  • 320 grams ready rolled puff pastry
Cream Filling
  • 125 ml vegan whipping cream Ensure it's well-chilled for best results.
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract Alternatively, use almond extract for a nutty flavor.
Fruits
  • 100 grams fresh strawberries Can substitute with other fruits like raspberries or blueberries.
Finishing Touch
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar Sprinkle on the assembled hearts before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a cookie sheet with baking paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry into a large rectangle and then fold it in half.
  3. Use a 4-inch heart cookie cutter to cut out as many hearts as you can, about 8 hearts.
Baking
  1. Place the hearts on the cookie tray and bake for 9-10 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
  2. Once done, remove from the oven and allow them to cool.
Filling Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, whip the vegan whipping cream with the vanilla extract until thickened.
  2. Take a serrated knife and slice the hearts in half.
  3. Pipe a layer of cream on the bottom half, add sliced strawberries, another layer of cream, and then place the top half of the heart back on.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve immediately.

Notes

Best served fresh after assembling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, ideally consumed within one day. For prepping in advance, store pastry and cream separately.