Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This step ensures your puff pastry puffs up beautifully, creating that flaky texture we all love.
Unfold the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Gently press the layers on top of each other, making sure to align them well. This will add extra layers for more flakiness.
Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out heart shapes from the dough. Make sure to press firmly to get clean shapes. Discard any excess dough, but don’t throw it away just yet; you can reroll it to make more hearts!
Once you’ve cut out your heart shapes, carefully remove them and place them onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. This prevents them from sticking and makes for easy cleanup.
Lightly brush the tops of each heart shape with the beaten egg. This step is crucial for achieving that lovely golden color when baked.
Place the baking sheet in your preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them; you want them to be puffed and golden brown.
Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. This cooling time is essential to avoid burning your fingers while filling them!
After they’ve cooled, cut each heart dough piece in half horizontally. You want to create a pocket for the whipped cream and strawberries.
Right before serving, fill each heart with a generous spoonful of whipped cream and a handful of fresh sliced strawberries. The combination of these two will make your pastries even more delicious.
Finally, sprinkle the filled Puff Pastry Hearts with sifted powdered sugar for a beautiful and sweet finish. Serve immediately and enjoy the smiles!
