Heart Strawberry Pastry (Print Version)
Handmade buttery pastries shaped like hearts, stuffed with creamy cheese and juicy strawberries. Perfect for date mornings or indulgent brunches.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Ingredients
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, with extra for rolling out
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1 large egg, room temp
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup milk, not cold
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1/4 cup water (warm is best)
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2 1/4 teaspoons (a single yeast packet) active dry yeast
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1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, chilled)
→ Strawberry Cream Mixture
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1/4 cup sugar granules
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8 ounces of softened cream cheese
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Fresh strawberries, sliced (used as topping)
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
→ Optional Icing Drizzle
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1 cup confectioner's sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
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2 tablespoons water or milk
# Steps:
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Mix the yeast into your warm water and let it settle until the top is bubbly. This takes about 5-10 minutes.
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Using a big bowl, stir the bubbly yeast mix with milk, egg, sugar, salt, and half of the flour. Keep stirring until it's smooth. Then add the remaining flour and mix until a dough comes together.
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Blend the chilled butter into the dough, folding and turning the dough repeatedly to make layers. Let it chill in the fridge for no less than an hour.
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Sprinkle some flour on your surface, roll the dough until it's about a quarter-inch thick, and use a heart-shaped cutter (or shape it manually).
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Move the cutouts to a parchment-covered baking pan and keep them in a warm spot. Give them 30 minutes or so to puff up slightly.
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Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Beat together softened cream cheese, vanilla essence, and sugar. You can chop up some strawberries to mix in or save the fruit as a topping.
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Pop a little bit of the filling mix into the center of your heart-shaped pieces. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they look lightly golden.
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Whisk the powdered sugar with milk or water, plus vanilla, until it's smooth.
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Once your pastries cool down a bit, drizzle the glaze on top (if you made it). Add fresh strawberry slices if you didn't include them in the mix.
# Helpful Notes:
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Keep the butter cold before blending it with the dough. This helps make flakier layers.
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Let the treats cool a little before putting glaze on to avoid melting it off.
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Adjust the dough's thickness to figure out how you like the balance of filling and pastry.