Cherry Heart Puff Pastries

Here’s a sweet, simple treat that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or anytime you want something special:

Cherry Heart Puff Pastries (Makes 8–10)

Ingredients

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

• ½–¾ cup cherry pie filling (chopped slightly if cherries are large)

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

• 1 tbsp milk or water

• Powdered sugar or glaze (optional)

Optional Glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare pastry: Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll gently to smooth seams.

3. Cut hearts: Use a heart-shaped cutter (or cut by hand) to make an even number of hearts.

4. Fill: Place half the hearts on the baking sheet. Spoon 1–2 teaspoons of cherry filling into the center, leaving a border.

5. Seal: Brush edges with egg wash, top with remaining hearts, and press edges gently with a fork.

6. Finish: Brush tops with egg wash.

7. Bake 15–18 minutes, until puffed and golden.

8. Cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze.

Tips & Variations

• Jam option: Cherry preserves work well if pie filling isn’t available.

• Extra flavor: Add a pinch of almond extract to the filling.

• Crispier edges: Chill assembled pastries 10 minutes before baking.

• Other fillings: Raspberry, strawberry, apple, or Nutella.

If you’d like an air fryer version, savory twist, or step-by-step photos, just let me know! ❤️