Recipe: Puff Pastry Hearts

Puff Pastry Hearts
alt.cooking-chien/Bette/1999
Makes about 16 hearts

This makes a beautiful presentation-- You could make any shape you like Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight.

1 pkg. puff pastry; thawed
2 tablespoon sugar, white or brown
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350F.

Roll pastry out on lightly floured surface to a 11x14-inch rectangle.

Using 3 to 4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out hearts. Transfer to cookie sheet.

Combine sugar and nutmeg in bowl. Sprinkle over hearts.

Bake until cookies are puffed and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool.

Note: These look very pretty when presented in a dessert dish beside a dollop of fresh custard and a puree of raspberries, peaches, or sliced strawberries, spooned around.