Description
Puff Pastry Chocolate Hearts are the perfect combination of flaky pastry and rich chocolate filling, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. These heart-shaped delights are not only easy to make but also visually stunning, guaranteed to impress your loved ones. Whether for Valentine’s Day or a casual dessert, these pastries bring joy and sweetness to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets (2 sheets), thawed
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- 3. Place half of the heart cutouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips onto each heart, leaving space around the edges.
- 4. Top each filled heart with another heart cutout and press down the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- 5. Whisk together the egg and water for the egg wash, then brush it over each pastry.
- 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- 7. Remove from the oven and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg