Delicious Fruit Filled Pastry Heart Cookies Recipe

These heart-shaped pastry cookies are filled with a delicious mix of fresh fruits, making them a perfect treat for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. They are easy to make and will surely impress your loved ones with their beautiful appearance and tasty filling.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 cup mixed fresh berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Gradually add cold water and mix until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine mixed berries, lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out pairs of hearts.
6. Place half of the hearts onto the prepared baking sheet. Spoon a small amount of the fruit filling onto each heart, leaving a border around the edge.
7. Brush the edges of the hearts with beaten egg and place another heart on top. Press the edges together with a fork to seal.
8. Brush the tops of the cookies with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy these delicious fruit filled pastry heart cookies!

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