Sweet Puff Pastry Hearts
Category: Desserts
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Puff Pastry | 1 sheet |
| Egg | 1 |
| Ricotta Cheese | 100g |
| Dark Chocolate Chips | to taste |
| Fresh Cream (liquid) | 1 teaspoon |
| Powdered Sugar | to taste |
| Fresh Cream (liquid) | 125g |
| Powdered Sugar | 25g |
| Cherries in Syrup | 4 |
| Vanilla Pod | 1 |
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a flat surface, then use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 24 hearts. Leave 8 hearts whole, and for the remaining 16, use a smaller heart-shaped cutter to make a cutout in the center of each.
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Layer the cutout hearts on top of the whole hearts, ensuring the edges stick together by gently pressing them. For an even better seal, lightly brush the top of each layer with a bit of beaten egg.
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Brush the top layer of pastry with egg wash to ensure a golden, shiny finish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and fully cooked. Once done, remove from the oven and let the hearts cool on a wire rack.
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While the puff pastry hearts are cooling, prepare the fillings.
For the Ricotta and Chocolate Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the ricotta cheese with powdered sugar and a teaspoon of fresh cream until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in dark chocolate chips to taste.
For the Cherry Chantilly Filling:
- First, whip the fresh cream (125g) with powdered sugar (25g) until it forms soft peaks.
- Gradually add 4 tablespoons of cherry syrup from the jar of cherries, continuing to whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the cherries, and your chantilly cream is ready!
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Once the puff pastry hearts are completely cooled, it’s time to assemble the treats. Fill 4 of the puff pastry hearts with the ricotta and chocolate filling, and the other 4 with the cherry chantilly cream. For an extra touch, you can drizzle a little bit of cherry syrup over the hearts for added flavor and decoration.
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Serve the sweet puff pastry hearts immediately, or store them in an airtight container for later enjoyment. These delightful pastries are sure to impress and are perfect for any special occasion or as a sweet treat for yourself.
Enjoy your delicious Sweet Puff Pastry Hearts, a perfect balance of flaky, creamy, and fruity flavors!
