Hazelnut Puff Pastry Hearts Recipe
These Hazelnut Puff Pastry hearts are a delicious treat for Valentine's Day - or any day for someone special.
Equipment
- 2" Heart-shaped cookie cutter
- Pastry brush
- Baking Sheet Pan
- Off-set spatula
- Salad fork
Ingredients
- 1 Sheet Puff Pastry defrosted
- ⅓ Cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Nutella or another brand
- 1 Large Egg, lightly whipped
- 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- ¼ Cup Chocolate Melted
- 1 Tablespoon Powdered Sugar For sprinkling over hearts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (205℃).
- Unfold puff pastry and place on a lightly floured surface.1 Sheet Puff Pastry
- Roll pastry so it is a 8" x 10" rectangle.
- Using a heart cookie cutter, cut out twelve 2" hearts from the pastry.
- Place egg in a bowl and whip well.1 Large Egg, lightly whipped
- Fill the center of 6 of the hearts with the chocolate hazelnut spread. Brush the edges with the whipped egg (note - brushing with the whipped egg will seal the pastry and prevent it from separating during baking)⅓ Cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
- Place an unfilled heart over the heart filled with the hazelnut spread. Seal the edges by crimping with a fork.
- Lightly brush the top of each heart with the egg wash. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- Using a knife, create a small slit in the top of each heart (this will allow steam to escape).
- Bake for 8 - 10 minutes. Pastries will be golden brown and risen.
- Allow pastries to cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with melted chocolate.¼ Cup Chocolate, 1 Tablespoon Powdered Sugar
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Nutrition
Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 46IUCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
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