Description
Delightful heart-shaped pastries filled with fresh strawberries and a touch of sugar, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix sliced strawberries with sugar; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick, then cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place half of the hearts on the baking sheet, spoon a small amount of strawberry mixture onto each one, and top with another heart shape. Press edges lightly to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using whole grain puff pastry or a low-sugar alternative for the strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg