Description
Puff Pastry Chocolate Hearts are a delightful dessert that combines flaky pastry with a rich chocolate filling. These charming treats are not only easy to make, but they also bring an elegant touch to any occasion, from romantic dinners to cozy gatherings. Each heart is perfectly crispy on the outside, with a melty chocolate center that’s sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. Dust them with powdered sugar for an exquisite finish and revel in the joy of sharing (or keeping) these sweet delights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter, creating twice as many hearts as the desired finished pastries.
- Place half of the hearts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and add a small spoonful of chocolate chips in the center.
- Moisten edges with water, cover with remaining hearts, and seal by pressing down or crimping with a fork.
- Brush the tops with the egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg