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Heart-Shaped Puff Pastries with Custard & Cherries

Delightful heart-shaped puff pastries filled with creamy custard and juicy cherries, perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 pastries
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry and Filling
  • 1 package puff pastry (thawed)
  • 1 cup custard (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup cherries (pitted and halved)
  • 1 large egg (beaten for egg wash)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Vanilla extract (optional for custard flavoring)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter, ensuring you have an even number of hearts.
Assembly
  1. Place half of the heart shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Spoon a small amount of custard into the center of each heart shape, then add a few cherries on top of the custard, being careful not to overfill.
  3. Brush the edges of the heart shapes with the beaten egg to help them stick together.
  4. Place the remaining heart shapes on top of the filled hearts and press the edges to seal securely.
  5. Brush the tops of the pastries with the egg wash for a beautiful golden color.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they are puffed and golden brown.
  2. Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Notes

These pastries are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness. Variations include using different fruits or adding flavoring to the custard.