Puff Pastry Hearts with Raspberries and Hazelnut Cream

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Puff Pastry Hearts with Raspberries and Hazelnut Cream
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  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Prep time: 10 min
  • Cook time: 20 min
  • Serving: 12
  • Cost: Low

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Lucake

Puff pastry hearts—aren't they just delightful? You often find these on Italian tables, and they're perfect when you want to show a sweet gesture without all the fuss. Really, they’re so so simple yet super impressive. With some store-bought puff pastry, cut into heart shapes, bake until golden and crispy, and fill the centers with mascarpone and hazelnut spread cream. And the raspberry jam? Adds a sweet and tangy kick that really stands out. Italians love these easy puff pastry recipes, especially for special occasions. Valentine's Day or anniversaries—pretty much whenever romance is in the air.

So, here's the deal: these desserts are popular because they’re so accessible. Great for beginners but make you look like a pro. Honestly, no fancy gear or weird ingredients needed—just mascarpone, some hazelnut spread, and maybe fresh raspberries if you want to get a bit fancy. The puff pastry is super light and flaky; the filling—moist and creamy. Which is great! Around Valentine's Day, everyone is on the hunt for a Valentine’s Day dessert that's special but quick, and these fit the bill perfectly. And you know what? They mix well with other flavors. Swap in some strawberry jam or try a chocolate spread twist if you’re feeling adventurous.

People often make these for parties or just a couple for a cozy night in. Either way, it is one of those homemade dessert ideas that feels special—even though it's just clever shortcuts and classic Italian ingredients, all in one tender bite. Plus, they’re a great addition to any romantic dinner, adding just the right sweet note to your evening. Seriously good stuff.

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INGREDIENTS

Puff pastry 34.3 oz (690 g) - 3 rectangular rolls
Raspberry jam 3.5 oz (100 g)
For Brushing
Eggs 1
Water 1 spoonful
For the Hazelnut Cream
Mascarpone cheese 8.8 oz (250 g)
Spreadable hazelnut cream 5.3 oz (150 g) - No additional remarks.
For Decoration
Raspberries ½ cup (125 g) - Approximately 1 cup of raspberries is roughly 125 grams. Perfect for smoothies, desserts, or snacking.
Powdered sugar to taste
Mint to taste
Preparation

How to prepare Puff Pastry Hearts with Raspberries and Hazelnut Cream

To prepare the puff pastry hearts with raspberries and hazelnut cream, roll out the first sheet of puff pastry on the work surface and, using a heart-shaped cutter about 2.8 × 2.8 inches, cut out about 12-14 hearts 1. Prick them with a fork 2 and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Beat the egg with water and use this mixture to brush the hearts 3.

Unroll the second and third sheets of pastry and cut out another 12-14 hearts from each using the same cutter, then cut out the center with a smaller heart-shaped cutter about 1.6 × 1.6 inches 4 and remove the inner pastry heart. Then stack two cut hearts on each whole base, aligning them well, to create a higher edge that will form the pastry basket 5. Brush the edge again with water and egg 6.

When your baskets are ready, bake them in a preheated static oven at 375°F for about 20 minutes, placing the baking sheet on the lowest rack. In a bowl, combine the mascarpone with the hazelnut spread 8 and mix with a spatula until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream 9; then transfer it to a piping bag with a ridged nozzle.

Once golden, remove the hearts from the oven and let them cool completely 10. When the pastry is cold, transfer the hearts onto a cooling rack and, with the help of a piping bag, spread a thin layer of jam inside each basket, enough to cover the bottom 11. Then pipe a dollop of mascarpone cream on each puff pastry heart 12.

Finish by lightly dusting the edges with powdered sugar 13 and decorate each heart with fresh raspberries and a few mint leaves for a fresh and fragrant final touch 14. The puff pastry hearts with raspberries and hazelnut cream are ready to be enjoyed 15.

Storage

We recommend consuming the filled puff pastry hearts with raspberries and hazelnut cream immediately.
You can store them for one day in the refrigerator.
You can prepare the puff pastry base in advance and store it under a glass dome.

Tip

Cool the pastry well on a rack before filling, and only add jam and cream at the last moment so it remains crisp.
You can also bake the leftover pastry hearts, seasoning them with spices and seeds to turn them into tasty aperitif snacks.

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