Valentine’s Day Puff Pastry Hearts
These Valentine’s Day Puff Pastry Hearts are the ultimate romantic treat! Flaky puff pastry is filled with a smooth chocolate-cream cheese filling and topped with fresh raspberries. Finished off with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of chocolate sauce, they’re perfect for a sweet Valentine’s celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 puff pastry hearts 1x
- Category: Dessert, Valentine's Day
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Puff Pastry Hearts:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 2 tbsp chocolate spread (heaped)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- Fresh raspberries (for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Heart-shaped sprinkles (optional)
- Chocolate sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Unroll the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface.
- Using a large heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out heart shapes from the puff pastry.
- Place the heart-shaped puff pastry pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown on top.
- Prepare the Chocolate Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix together the chocolate spread and cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture to a piping bag for easy filling.
- Assemble the Puff Pastry Hearts:
- Once the puff pastry hearts are cool enough to handle, carefully cut each heart in half horizontally.
- Pipe the chocolate filling generously onto the bottom half of each heart.
- Place fresh raspberries on top of the chocolate mixture.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Place the top half of each heart on top of the filling, creating a sandwich.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with heart-shaped sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.
- Serve:
- Serve your Valentine’s Day Puff Pastry Hearts immediately and enjoy this sweet, romantic treat!
Notes
- The puff pastry hearts can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days, but are best enjoyed fresh for maximum flakiness.
- You can use any type of chocolate spread you prefer, such as Nutella, for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 200-250 Kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg