Air Fryer Chocolate and Strawberry Pastry Hearts
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These air fryer chocolate and strawberry pastry hearts are golden, flaky, and filled with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and Nutella. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Chocolate and Strawberry Pastry Hearts
These air fryer chocolate and strawberry pastry hearts are flaky, buttery, and filled with creamy Nutella and fresh fruit. They’re incredibly easy to make and perfect for special occasions, especially Valentine’s Day or romantic desserts.
With a crispy puff pastry shell, smooth chocolate spread, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh strawberries, every bite is a mix of sweetness, crunch, and creaminess. Plus, they’re completely customisable—swap the Nutella for Biscoff spread and the strawberries for raspberries for a different flavour combination.
What Makes This Recipe Special?
These pastry hearts are light, crisp, and filled with rich and fresh flavours. The air fryer gives them a perfect golden-brown crust in just minutes., but you can also bake them in the oven just as easily.
They require only a few ingredients and minimal effort, yet they look impressive and elegant, making them great for serving to guests or a loved one.
Equipment You’ll Need
To make these air fryer chocolate and strawberry pastry hearts, you’ll need:
- 7.5cm (3-inch) heart-shaped cookie cutter – To cut out perfect pastry hearts.
- Mixing bowl – To whip the cream.
- Whisk or an Electric hand mixer preferably – To achieve stiff peaks in the whipped cream.
- Pastry brush – For applying the egg wash.
- Piping bag with a star nozzle – For neatly piping the whipped cream.
- Serrated knife – To slice the pastries cleanly.
Why This Recipe Works So Well
- Golden, Buttery Pastry: The puff pastry puffs up perfectly in the air fryer, creating flaky layers.
- Creamy and Fresh Filling: The combination of chocolate spread, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries is irresistible.
- Quick and Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes, including cooling time.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Chocolate and Strawberry Pastry Hearts
For the Pastry:
- 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
- 1 small egg
- 1 tsp milk or water
- Granulated sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
For the Filling:
- 250ml (1 cup) double cream (heavy cream), cold
- 30g (4 tbsp) icing sugar (powdered sugar) + extra for dusting (optional)
- 12 tsp chocolate hazelnut spread (Nutella or alternative)
- Fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
Swap the Nutella for Biscoff spread (cookie butter) and the strawberries for raspberries for a delicious twist!
How to Make Air Fryer Chocolate and Strawberry Pastry Hearts
Step 1: Prepare the Egg Wash
In a small bowl, beat together one egg and 1 tsp of milk or water. This will help give the pastries a beautiful golden colour.
Step 2: Cut Out the Pastry Hearts
Unroll the puff pastry sheet keeping it on its baking paper
Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 12 hearts from the pastry.
Step 3: Preheat the Air Fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) or the oven to 200C/(180C fan) while you prepare the pastries.
Step 4: Air Fry the Pastry Hearts
Place the pastry hearts into the air fryer basket, or onto a large baking tray lined with baking paper if using the oven, leaving about 3cm (1¼ inches) between each to allow for puffing.
Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle with a little granulated sugar, if using.
Air fry for 8 minutes, or bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until they are golden brown and puffed up.
Carefully remove and let them cool completely before adding the filling.
How to Make the Filling and Assemble the Pastries
Step 5: Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, add the cold double cream and icing sugar.
Whip with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag with a large star nozzle.
Step 6: Slice the Pastries
Using a serrated knife, carefully cut each cooled pastry heart in half, creating a top and bottom layer.
Step 7: Add the Chocolate and Cream
Spread 1 tsp of Nutela onto the bottom half of each pastry heart.
Pipe three large blobs of whipped cream on top of the chocolate layer, forming a triangle shape.
Step 8: Add the Strawberries
Place three thin slices of strawberry on top of the whipped cream.
Step 9: Add the Top Layer
Place the top half of the pastry heart over the filling, gently pressing down.
Dust with icing sugar for an extra elegant finish.
Why This Recipe is Perfect for Any Occasion
These air fryer chocolate and strawberry pastry hearts are quick, delicious, and visually stunning. They’re great for romantic occasions, brunch, or afternoon tea.
Since they’re easy to customise, you can swap the filling ingredients to suit your taste.
Tips for the Best Pastry Hearts
- Keep the Pastry Cold: Cold pastry puffs up best in the air fryer. If it softens, chill it for 10 minutes before baking.
- Don’t Overfill: A small amount of chocolate spread and cream prevents overflow.
- Use Fresh, Cold Cream: This helps the whipped cream hold its shape.
- Dust Just Before Serving: This keeps the icing sugar looking fresh.
- Serve Immediately: The pastries are best enjoyed fresh for the flakiest texture.
Serving Suggestions
These pastry hearts are delicious on their own, but here are a few serving ideas:
- With a Drizzle of Melted Chocolate: Dark, milk, or white chocolate makes them extra delicious and indulgent.
- With Fresh Berries: Raspberries or blueberries complement the flavours beautifully.
Storage Tips
- These pastries are best enjoyed fresh on the same day.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- If refrigerating, allow them to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Watch My Step-by-Step Video
Want to see exactly how it’s done? Watch my full tutorial on the Fitwaffle Kitchen YouTube channel.
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Why You’ll Keep Coming Back to This Recipe
These air fryer chocolate and strawberry pastry hearts are light, flaky, and packed with flavour.
With a crispy pastry shell, creamy filling, and fresh fruit, they’re perfectly balanced in flavour and simple to make.
Whether you’re making them for Valentine’s Day, brunch, or just because, they’re sure to be a favourite.
Other Recipes to Try
If you loved these pastry hearts, check out these other delicious desserts from Fitwaffle Kitchen:
- Air Fryer Upside Down Apple Danish: These air fryer upside down apple danishes are buttery, flaky, and topped with sweet, caramelized apples.
- Air Fryer Blueberry Pancakes: Thick and fluffy blueberry pancakes made easily in the air fryer.
Both are quick, easy, and absolutely delicious!
Air Fryer Chocolate and Strawberry Pastry Hearts
Ingredients
For the Pastry:
- 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
- 1 small egg
- 1 tsp milk or water
- Granulated sugar optional, for sprinkling
For the Filling:
- 250 ml 1 cup double cream (heavy cream), cold
- 30 g 4 tbsp icing sugar (powdered sugar) + extra for dusting (optional)
- 12 tsp chocolate hazelnut spread Nutella or alternative
- Fresh strawberries thinly sliced
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Egg Wash
- In a small bowl, beat together one egg and 1 tsp of milk or water. This will help give the pastries a beautiful golden colour.
Step 2: Cut Out the Pastry Hearts
- Unroll the puff pastry sheet keeping it on its baking paper
- Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 12 hearts from the pastry.
Step 3: Preheat the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) or the oven to 200C/(180C fan) while you prepare the pastries.
Step 4: Air Fry the Pastry Hearts
- Place the pastry hearts into the air fryer basket, or onto a large baking tray lined with baking paper if using the oven, leaving about 3cm (1¼ inches) between each to allow for puffing.
- Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle with a little granulated sugar, if using.
- Air fry for 8 minutes, or bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until they are golden brown and puffed up.
- Carefully remove and let them cool completely before adding the filling.
Step 5: Whip the Cream
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cold double cream and icing sugar.
- Whip with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag with a large star nozzle.
Step 6: Slice the Pastries
- Using a serrated knife, carefully cut each cooled pastry heart in half, creating a top and bottom layer.
Step 7: Add the Chocolate and Cream
- Spread 1 tsp of Nutela onto the bottom half of each pastry heart.
- Pipe three large blobs of whipped cream on top of the chocolate layer, forming a triangle shape.
Step 8: Add the Strawberries
- Place three thin slices of strawberry on top of the whipped cream.
Step 9: Add the Top Layer
- Place the top half of the pastry heart over the filling, gently pressing down.
- Dust with icing sugar for an extra elegant finish.
