Chocolate Heart Pastries
Chocolate has been associated with love and romance since ancient times. The Aztecs believed that chocolate was an aphrodisiac.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Chocolate Heart Pastries
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the puff pastry and cut heart shapes using a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
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Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Spread a layer of the chocolate mixture onto half of the heart-shaped pastry pieces.
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Place the remaining heart-shaped pastry pieces on top and press the edges to seal.
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Brush the pastries with the egg mixture for a shiny finish.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Allow the pastries to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Serve with fresh strawberries on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
