Sweethearts (Blätterteig-Herzen)
Deliciously flaky and buttery puff pastry hearts, perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 hearts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- optional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the heart shapes.
- Place the hearts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Ensure that the puff pastry is kept cold until ready to use for best results.
- The hearts can be filled with jam or chocolate before baking for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 hearts
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://michaelskueche.de/sweethearts-blatterteig-herzen/