Description
These delightful puff pastry hearts are filled with whipped cream, chocolate hazelnut spread, and fresh strawberries—crispy, creamy, fruity, and easy to make in the air fryer or oven.
Ingredients
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Essentials:
- 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
- 1 small egg
- 1 tsp milk or water
- Granulated sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
- 250 ml (1 cup) double cream (heavy cream), cold
- 30 g (4 tbsp) icing sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 12 tsp chocolate hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
- Fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
Optional Add-Ons:
- Nut-free chocolate spread
- Cream cheese (mixed with whipped cream)
Substitutions and Shortcuts:
- Use refrigerated pie crust in place of puff pastry (texture will vary)
- Store-bought whipped cream can be used for convenience
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Wash: In a small bowl, beat 1 egg with 1 tsp milk or water.
- Cut Out the Pastry Hearts: Unroll puff pastry and cut 12 hearts using a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
- Preheat: Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F), or oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Air Fry the Pastry: Place pastry hearts in the air fryer basket with 3 cm spacing. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar (if using). Air fry for 8 minutes or bake for 8–10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, whip the cold cream with icing sugar until stiff peaks form. Transfer to piping bag with a large star nozzle.
- Slice Pastries: Use a serrated knife to carefully slice each pastry heart in half horizontally.
- Add Chocolate and Cream: Spread 1 tsp chocolate hazelnut spread on the bottom half. Pipe 3 dollops of whipped cream on top in a triangle pattern.
- Add Strawberries: Place 3 thin strawberry slices over the whipped cream.
- Top and Dust: Place the top pastry heart over the filling and gently press. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
Notes
- Pastries are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- Make sure pastries are completely cooled before adding whipped cream to avoid melting.
- Use a serrated knife for best results when slicing the puff pastry hearts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer or Oven
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry heart
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: undefined
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