Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate love than with a sweet treat that will steal your heart? Today, I’m bringing you a delightful recipe for “Puff Pastry Hearts filled with Nutella”. These little pockets of indulgence are perfect for sharing with your loved ones or enjoying all to yourself. With just four ingredients and a little bit of love, you can whip up these delicious treats in no time.
What are Puff Pastry Hearts?
Puff Pastry Hearts filled with Nutella are a delightful dessert option that combines the flakiness of puff pastry with the creamy richness of Nutella. The puff pastry is cut into heart shapes, filled with a generous dollop of Nutella, sealed, and baked to golden perfection. The result is a heavenly treat that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
How do we make them?
Ingredients you’ll need:
To make these decadent Puff Pastry Hearts filled with Nutella, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- Nutella (or your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: powdered sugar, for dusting
How to make Puff Pastry Hearts:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/4 inch thick.Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter or a knife, cut out as many hearts as you can from the puff pastry sheet.
Place a small dollop of Nutella in the center of half of the heart shapes, leaving a small border around the edges. Brush the edges of the Nutella-topped hearts with beaten egg.Place the remaining heart shapes on top of the Nutella-topped ones and gently press down the edges to seal.
Use a fork to crimp the edges of the hearts, ensuring they are securely sealed.Brush the tops of the hearts with more beaten egg for a golden finish.
Place the filled hearts onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.Optionally, dust the tops of the hearts with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Variations:
- Fruit Filling: Instead of Nutella, try filling the puff pastry hearts with your favorite fruit preserves or compote for a fruity twist.
- Nutty Crunch: Sprinkle chopped nuts such as almonds, pecans, or hazelnuts over the Nutella before sealing the hearts for added texture and flavor.
- Chocolate Drizzle: Once the hearts are baked and cooled, drizzle them with melted chocolate for an extra decadent touch.
I made some with Nutella and strawberries and this is how they were delicious:
Tips:
- Make sure that your puff pastry is properly thawed before using it to prevent it from tearing or breaking.
- Don’t overfill the hearts with Nutella as it may ooze out during baking.
- Make sure to seal the edges of the hearts tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out.
- For a glossy finish, you can add a sprinkle of sugar to the beaten egg before brushing it onto the pastry.
- Serve these Puff Pastry Hearts warm for the best taste and texture.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I make these ahead of time? A: Yes, you can prepare the hearts up to the point of baking, then cover and refrigerate them until ready to bake. Alternatively, you can bake them ahead of time and reheat them in a low oven before serving.
Q: Can I freeze these Puff Pastry Hearts? A: Yes, you can freeze the unbaked hearts on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer them to a freezer bag or container for long-term storage. When ready to bake, simply place them on a baking sheet and bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
These Puff Pastry Hearts filled with Nutella are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat to share with your loved ones. With their flaky pastry and luscious chocolate hazelnut filling, they’re sure to make hearts skip a beat. Whether you enjoy them as a romantic dessert for two or indulge in them all by yourself, these little pockets of love are guaranteed to bring joy to your day. Happy baking!
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Puff Pastry Hearts filled with Nutella
Ingredients
- Puff pastry sheets thawed
- 1/4 cup Nutella or your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 Egg beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar optiona, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface until it's about 1/4 inch thick.
- Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out as many hearts as you can from the puff pastry sheet.
- Place a small dollop of Nutella in the center of half of the heart shapes, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Brush the edges of the Nutella-topped hearts with beaten egg.
- Place the remaining heart shapes on top of the Nutella-topped ones and gently press down the edges to seal.
- Use a fork to crimp the edges of the hearts, ensuring they are securely sealed.
- Brush the tops of the hearts with more beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Place the filled hearts onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Optionally, dust the tops of the hearts with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Martina is a trained and experienced chef. She has worked as a Chef in multiple restaurants in the Netherlands. Currently, she works as a Marketing Manager for a Start-up in The Hague. In her spare time, she cooks and bakes delicious recipes to host friends and shares all of her best recipes and tips through her blogs.
