Heart-Shaped Puff Pastries with Zejd Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

Ingredients (makes 9 hearts)

• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed if frozen

• 150 g Zejd Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

• 1 egg (50 g), beaten (for egg wash)

• 10 g powdered sugar, for dusting

• Fresh strawberries, optional (for garnish)

Method

1. Place the first puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Spread an even layer of Zejd Hazelnut Chocolate Spread across it, leaving a 1 cm border.

2. Place the second puff pastry sheet directly on top. Gently press to seal and remove any air pockets.

3. Cut the layered pastry into 9 equal vertical strips.

4. Roll each strip into a heart: Take one strip and roll one end toward the center. Roll the opposite end toward the center so both rolls meet. This forms the heart shape. Repeat with all strips.

5. Insert a wooden skewer through the base of each heart to hold the shape.

6. Place on a parchment-lined tray, brush with egg wash, and bake at 180°C for 15–20 minutes, until golden.

7. Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and add strawberry pieces onto the skewers for a Valentine touch.