Savory Puff Pastry Hearts

Name: Savory Puff Pastry Hearts
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Eggs 1; Puff pastry roll 1; Shrimps 2.8 oz; Butter 0.7 tbsp; Brandy to taste; Tomato purée 1 spoonful; Robiola cheese 2.75 oz; Thyme to taste; Cream cheese 0.4 cup; Fresh liquid cream 1 tsp; Green olives 8

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591

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 591
Carbohydrates g 30.5
of which sugars g 2.4
Protein g 14.3
Fats g 43.8
of which saturated fat g 19.77
Fiber g 2
Cholesterol mg 138
Sodium mg 646

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Savory puff pastry hearts are like bringing a tender touch of romance right to your table. So, here's the thing, if you’re in the mood for something special, these are perfect. Inspired by classic French vol-au-vent—pretty fancy sounding, right?—these heart-shaped appetizers are super easy to make. Really. I mean, they're fun for anyone who loves a bit of kitchen creativity. The cool part? They're really really flexible. Fill them up with anything. Some folks go with creamy shrimp and fresh herbs, while others love a cheesy mix with olives for that tangy bite. And you know what? People often use these for Valentine’s Day 'cause, well, heart-shaped! But, truthfully, break them out anytime you want to impress with a cute, golden snack. Seriously good.

Whether it's a dinner date or a chill hangout, these bites are gonna make a statement. In French kitchens, you’ll find vol-au-vent in fancy meals, but making savory puff pastry hearts at home? Works for everything. Pretty much any gathering. These are amazing because of that flaky texture and rich buttery flavor—no major effort needed. Plus, when the pastry puffs around the filling, and you bite in, there’s this awesome mix of crispy edges and soft middle. And look, some folks love switching it up with smoked salmon or roasted veggies. So, lots of room to experiment.

For Valentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day savory recipes like these are a fun dinner idea. Plus, eating with your hands? Always more relaxed. These fit as appetizers, party snacks, or if you’re feeling adventurous, a light dessert with a sweet twist. In the end, savory puff pastry hearts are all about showing you care, keeping it simple, and sharing something special. Why not give them a go at your next gathering? Let everyone savor these tasty, flaky delights. Can't go wrong.

INGREDIENTS

591

Calories per serving

For 8 puff pastry hearts:: Eggs 1; Puff pastry 1 - roll

for the shrimp filling:: Shrimps 2.8 oz (80 g); Butter 0.7 tbsp (10 g); Brandy to taste; Tomato purée 1 spoonful; Robiola cheese 2.75 oz (80 g); Thyme to taste

for the olive filling:: Cream cheese 0.4 cup (100 g); Fresh liquid cream 1 tsp; Green olives 8

Preparation

How to prepare Savory Puff Pastry Hearts

To prepare the puff pastry hearts, start by preheating the oven to 392°F, unroll the pastry and with a heart-shaped cutter, cut out 34 hearts, leave 8 whole while the remaining 16 should be cut with a smaller heart cutter (1-2). Overlay two cut-out hearts on each whole heart, making sure to brush each layer's surface to make the edges stick well 3. Brush well also the last layer of pastry and bake the hearts for about 10 minutes. Remove the puff pastry hearts from the oven and let everything cool on a rack. It's time to garnish your little hearts: here are our suggestions (the indicated doses for each filling are enough for 4 little hearts).

For the olive filling, start by cutting 4 olives into small pieces 4, then mix them with Philadelphia cheese and a teaspoon of cream (or milk) to make it creamy 5. Fill the little hearts with the cheese cream obtained 6 and garnish with the remaining whole olives.

For the shrimp filling, start by sautéing the shrimp with a knob of butter, deglaze with the brandy 7, add the tomato sauce 8 and thyme, and cook. Set aside 4 whole shrimp that you will use for garnish, mix the robiola cheese and blend in a mixer 9 to obtain a smooth cream. Fill the little hearts with the cream and garnish with the whole shrimp. Enjoy your meal!

Advice

I love quick recipes that allow for preparation in advance: you can do things calmly, enjoying all the stages of preparation. Surprise twist: the puff pastry hearts are among these. If you want to get ahead, you can store them raw in the freezer: stack them in a box, separated by sheets of wax paper, so they won't stick together. When the time comes, just brush them with beaten egg and bake them.

What to do with the leftover pastry scraps? Snacks! Brush them with beaten egg and decorate with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, oregano, or pink salt. You can bake them together with the vol-au-vents to enrich your Valentine's Day menu to make at home.

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Savory Puff Pastry Hearts

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How to prepare Savory Puff Pastry Hearts

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