Puff Pastry Hearts

Puff Pastry Hearts
Puff Pas

Instructions

1
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
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2
Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
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3
Remove from the heat. Gently stir in extracts. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until chilled.
4
In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Fold into custard. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
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5
Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface.
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Cut with a lightly floured 3-1/2-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter.
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7
Place 1 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
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Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
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9
Remove to wire racks to cool.
10
Just before serving, warm preserves in a small saucepan; drizzle some onto dessert plates. Split puff pastry hearts in half.
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Place bottom halves on plates; spread each with 2 tablespoons of filling. Replace tops; drizzle with remaining preserves.
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12
Garnish with raspberries and confectioners' sugar.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 10 m.
Servings36
Health Score1
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