Create romantic heart-shaped puff pastries with raspberries and hazelnut cream for a delightful Italian dessert.

Heart-Shaped Puff Pastries with Raspberries and Hazelnut Cream

Valentine’s Day is approaching, and if you’re planning a romantic dinner, end it on a sweet note with these easy and quick heart-shaped puff pastries with raspberries and hazelnut cream. Using ready-made puff pastry, these treats bake quickly and transform into crispy baskets filled with raspberry jam and a luscious ‘express’ cream made from mascarpone and hazelnut spread.

Perfect even for beginners, these pastries are the ideal choice when you’re short on time but want a romantic and impressive dessert for two.

Here are other heart-shaped Valentine’s Day sweets to try at home:

• Sweet Puff Pastry Hearts
• Two-Tone Heart Cookies
• Valentine’s Day Heart Cake
• Valentine’s Day Tart

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of ready-made puff pastry
• 100g raspberry jam
• 100g mascarpone cheese
• 100g hazelnut spread
• Fresh raspberries for garnish
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Roll out the puff pastry and cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
2. Place the heart shapes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
3. While the pastries are baking, mix the mascarpone cheese with the hazelnut spread to create a smooth cream.
4. Once the pastries are baked, let them cool slightly. Then, spread raspberry jam on each heart and top with a dollop of the mascarpone hazelnut cream.
5. Garnish with fresh raspberries and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Total Time

20 minutes

Cuisine

Italian