Valentine Hearts

Health score
4%
Valentine Hearts
45 min.
4
613kcal

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These Valentine Hearts are the perfect treat to show your love and affection to your special someone. They are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them an ideal dessert for Valentine's Day or any romantic occasion.

This recipe is a fun and creative way to express your love through food. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a delightful treat that is sure to impress. The combination of flaky puff pastry, sweet strawberries, and decadent chocolate is simply irresistible.

Imagine surprising your loved one with a plate of these beautiful heart-shaped treats. The contrast of the red strawberries and white crème fraîche against the golden brown pastry is stunning. Not to mention, the addition of melted chocolate takes these hearts to the next level, adding a touch of elegance and indulgence.

Whether you're looking for a romantic dessert to share with your partner or a fun baking project to show your love to family and friends, these Valentine Hearts are sure to be a hit. So, get ready to whip up some love in the kitchen and create memories that will warm your heart.

Ingredients

  • sheets puff pastry 
  • servings eggs beaten
  • servings sugar for sprinkling
  • tablespoons crème fraîche canned (you can add according to your choice both crème and strawberries)
  • 100 strawberries fresh
  • 0.5 cup chocolate plain melted

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 220 degrees C (425 F)
  2. Thaw the pastry sheet according to the instructions on the box. Unroll pastry sheet and cut around 8 hearts with a heart shaped cookie cutter. (I used medium sized cutter of a set of
  3. Prick each heart with a fork, brush with beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with some sugar.
  4. Place these hearts on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 10min until risen and golden brown in colour.
  5. Let it cool.
  6. Slice the strawberries and split the heart horizontally using a sharp knife.
  7. Sandwich the heart together with crme fraiche and sliced strawberries.
  8. Drizzle the chocolate and dust some castor sugar over the tops of the heart.

Nutrition Facts

Calories613kcal
Protein7.39%
Fat56.91%
Carbs35.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.17
Glycemic Load
29.02
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.529130434783%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.42mg
Petunidin
0.03mg
Delphinidin
0.08mg
Pelargonidin
6.21mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.78mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.28mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:613.03kcal
30.65%
Fat:39.77g
61.19%
Saturated Fat:14.1g
88.15%
Carbohydrates:56.14g
18.71%
Net Carbohydrates:53.51g
19.46%
Sugar:25.89g
28.77%
Cholesterol:177.84mg
59.28%
Sodium:226.3mg
9.84%
Caffeine:14.44mg
4.81%
Protein:11.62g
23.24%
Selenium:30µg
42.86%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
27.94%
Manganese:0.52mg
25.95%
Folate:76.55µg
19.14%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.44%
Vitamin C:14.92mg
18.08%
Phosphorus:180.27mg
18.03%
Iron:3.07mg
17.04%
Vitamin B3:2.85mg
14.26%
Copper:0.24mg
12.21%
Vitamin K:12.28µg
11.7%
Magnesium:45.45mg
11.36%
Fiber:2.62g
10.49%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.9%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
8.02%
Vitamin A:390.73IU
7.81%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.37%
Vitamin E:1.01mg
6.76%
Potassium:230.01mg
6.57%
Calcium:64.38mg
6.44%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.93%
Vitamin D:0.88µg
5.87%
Source:Foodista