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Pastry Hearts with Nutella

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Pastry Hearts with Nutella

Name: Pastry Hearts with Nutella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: European Dessert
Ingredients: 2 sheets Puff Pastry Sheets (Thawed according to package instructions); 1/2 cup Nutella (Or any desired filling like jam, cream cheese, or chocolate spread); 1 Egg (For egg wash); 1 tablespoon Water (To mix with egg for egg wash); 2 tablespoons Cinnamon Sugar (Optional, for sprinkling); 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar (For dusting after baking)

These delightful Pastry Hearts are a quick and easy treat, perfect for Valentine's Day or any sweet occasion. Made with thawed puff pastry sheets and filled with creamy Nutella, they are shaped into charming hearts, brushed with egg wash, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and baked until golden. A final dusting of powdered sugar adds the perfect touch. This recipe is simple to follow and yields beautiful, delicious pastries.

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Freshly Baked Pastry Hearts

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

European Dessert

English

Nutrition (per serving)

230

Calories

Protein

25g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Hearts Dusted with Powdered Sugar

Ingredients

Puff Pastry Sheets
(Thawed according to package instructions)
2 sheets
Nutella
(Or any desired filling like jam, cream cheese, or chocolate spread)
1 cup
Egg
(For egg wash)
1
Water
(To mix with egg for egg wash)
1 tablespoon
Cinnamon Sugar
(Optional, for sprinkling)
2 tablespoons
Powdered Sugar
(For dusting after baking)
2 tablespoons

Servings: 12

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Close-up of a Twisted Heart Pastry

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Ensuring the oven is fully preheated is key for even baking.
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Lay out one thawed puff pastry sheet on your work surface.
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Lay out one thawed puff pastry sheet on your work surface.
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Make sure the pastry is completely thawed but still cold enough to handle easily.
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Spread an even layer of Nutella (or your chosen filling) over the entire surface of the first pastry sheet.
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Spread an even layer of Nutella (or your chosen filling) over the entire surface of the first pastry sheet.
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Don't overfill, or it might squeeze out during baking. Leave a small border if preferred.
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Gently place the second thawed puff pastry sheet directly on top of the Nutella-covered sheet, aligning the edges. Press down lightly to seal.
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Gently place the second thawed puff pastry sheet directly on top of the Nutella-covered sheet, aligning the edges. Press down lightly to seal.
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Use a rolling pin to gently press down if needed, ensuring no air pockets.
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Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out individual heart shapes from the layered pastry. Carefully transfer these hearts to the prepared baking sheet.
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Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out individual heart shapes from the layered pastry. Carefully transfer these hearts to the prepared baking sheet.
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Cut as many hearts as possible to minimize waste. You can re-roll scraps, but the pastry might be tougher.
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For each heart, gently press a skewer into the top center (the 'V' part) and twist the two halves of the heart inwards to create the rounded lobes and a slightly more defined heart shape. Remove the skewer.
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For each heart, gently press a skewer into the top center (the 'V' part) and twist the two halves of the heart inwards to create the rounded lobes and a slightly more defined heart shape. Remove the skewer.
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Soaking wooden skewers in water for 10-15 minutes prior can help prevent them from burning in the oven.
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In a small bowl, whisk one egg with one tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pastry hearts with the egg wash.
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In a small bowl, whisk one egg with one tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pastry hearts with the egg wash.
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Egg wash gives the pastries a beautiful golden-brown color and shine.
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If desired, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the egg-washed pastry hearts.
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If desired, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the egg-washed pastry hearts.
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A fine sprinkle is usually enough; don't add too much as it can burn.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
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Keep an eye on them, as oven temperatures can vary. The pastry should look flaky and fully cooked.
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Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Cooling on a wire rack prevents the bottom from becoming soggy.
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Once cooled, dust the pastry hearts generously with powdered sugar before serving.
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Once cooled, dust the pastry hearts generously with powdered sugar before serving.
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Use a small sieve for an even dusting of powdered sugar.

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Recipe Information

Ingredients

Puff Pastry Sheets(Thawed according to package instructions)

Nutella(Or any desired filling like jam, cream cheese, or chocolate spread)

Egg(For egg wash)

Water(To mix with egg for egg wash)

Cinnamon Sugar(Optional, for sprinkling)

Powdered Sugar(For dusting after baking)

Servings: 12

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.5m

Lay out one thawed puff pastry sheet on your work surface.Preview1mPreviewLay out one thawed puff pastry sheet on your work surface.1m

Spread an even layer of Nutella (or your chosen filling) over the entire surface of the first pastry sheet.Preview2mPreviewSpread an even layer of Nutella (or your chosen filling) over the entire surface of the first pastry sheet.2m

In a small bowl, whisk one egg with one tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pastry hearts with the egg wash.Preview2mPreviewIn a small bowl, whisk one egg with one tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pastry hearts with the egg wash.2m

If desired, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the egg-washed pastry hearts.Preview1mPreviewIf desired, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the egg-washed pastry hearts.1m

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.Preview15mPreviewBake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.15m

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.Preview5mPreviewRemove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.5m

Once cooled, dust the pastry hearts generously with powdered sugar before serving.Preview1mPreviewOnce cooled, dust the pastry hearts generously with powdered sugar before serving.1m

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Puff Pastry Sheets
(Thawed according to package instructions)

Nutella
(Or any desired filling like jam, cream cheese, or chocolate spread)

Egg
(For egg wash)

Water
(To mix with egg for egg wash)

Cinnamon Sugar
(Optional, for sprinkling)

Powdered Sugar
(For dusting after baking)

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Preview
5m
Preview
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5m

Lay out one thawed puff pastry sheet on your work surface.
Preview
1m
Preview
Lay out one thawed puff pastry sheet on your work surface.
1m

Spread an even layer of Nutella (or your chosen filling) over the entire surface of the first pastry sheet.
Preview
2m
Preview
Spread an even layer of Nutella (or your chosen filling) over the entire surface of the first pastry sheet.
2m

In a small bowl, whisk one egg with one tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pastry hearts with the egg wash.
Preview
2m
Preview
In a small bowl, whisk one egg with one tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pastry hearts with the egg wash.
2m

If desired, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the egg-washed pastry hearts.
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1m
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If desired, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the egg-washed pastry hearts.
1m

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
15m

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preview
5m
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Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
5m

Once cooled, dust the pastry hearts generously with powdered sugar before serving.
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Once cooled, dust the pastry hearts generously with powdered sugar before serving.
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