Strawberry Love Notes: Sweet & Easy Valentine’s Day Pastries
Delight your loved ones with these charming Strawberry Love Notes, combining flaky pastry and sweet strawberry jam for a perfect homemade treat.
Equipment
- - Oven
- Rolling Pin
- - Baking sheet
- - Parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Pastry
- 2 packages Refrigerated Pie Crusts homemade is recommended for the best flavor
- 1 cup Flour for dusting
- 1 large Egg for egg wash
For the Filling
- 1 cup Strawberry Jam can substitute with raspberry, peach, or spicy jam
For Topping
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
How to Make Strawberry Love Notes
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (or according to your pie crust package).
- Roll out the refrigerated pie crusts on a floured surface, making sure it's about 1/8 inch thick. Cut the dough into rectangular shapes, approximately 4x6 inches.
- Fold the longer edges of the dough inward, creating a neat envelope shape. Pinch the edges gently to seal them.
- (Optional) Use aluminum foil to prevent leaking. Bake until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Fill each envelope with strawberry jam and seal the edges gently.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar, alongside a scoop of ice cream for an elegant treat.