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Heart Shaped Puff Pastries with Custard and Cherries

Delightful heart-shaped pastries filled with creamy custard and fresh cherries, perfect for romantic occasions or a sweet treat any day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 275
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastries
  • 1 sheet puff pastry store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved for topping
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar optional, for dusting
For the Custard
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream for a luscious custard base
  • 1/4 cup whole milk adds creaminess
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar to sweeten the custard
  • 2 large egg yolks for richness
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for flavor
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch acts as a thickener

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
Custard Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cornstarch.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
  3. Gradually pour the warm milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs.
  4. Pour the custard mixture back into the saucepan and continue cooking over medium-low heat until thickened.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract and allow to cool slightly.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Spoon cooled custard onto the puff pastry hearts, leaving a small border around the edges.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Once cooled, top each pastry with fresh cherry halves and dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for flakier pastry. Use fresh cherries for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.