Strawberry Love Notes Recipe

Introduction

Strawberry Love Notes are charming little pastries filled with sweet strawberry jam, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a delightful treat. These buttery, flaky envelopes bring a touch of romance and sweetness to any occasion.

Ingredients

• 2 refrigerated pie crusts
• Flour for rolling out dough
• 1/2 cup strawberry jam
• Egg wash (1 beaten egg with a splash of water)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one pie crust. Using a paring knife, cut out long diamond shapes about 4 inches on each side. Transfer the diamonds to the prepared baking sheet. Reroll the extra dough to make more diamonds until you have about six total.
2. Step 2: Place a very small dollop of strawberry jam in the center of each diamond. Fold the corners of the longer sides toward the center, then fold the remaining corner to meet in the middle, creating an open envelope shape. Press down lightly to seal. Use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut hearts from the remaining dough and place one heart in the center of each envelope.
3. Step 3: Freeze the arranged pastries for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape while baking.
4. Step 4: Brush each pastry with egg wash and sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
5. Step 5: Let the pastries cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest to the strawberry jam before filling.
• Use other fruit preserves like raspberry or apricot for different tastes.
• If you don’t have a heart cookie cutter, try using a small round cutter or simply cut tiny slits for decoration.
• Chill the dough well before baking to prevent spreading.

Storage

Store Strawberry Love Notes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, warm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5–7 minutes to restore crispness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade pie crust for this recipe?

Absolutely! Homemade pie crust works beautifully and adds a personal touch. Just make sure it’s well chilled before you roll it out.

How do I prevent the jam from leaking out during baking?

Use a very small amount of jam in each pastry and make sure to press the dough edges firmly to seal. Chilling the pastries before baking also helps keep their shape and reduces leaking.

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These Strawberry Love Notes are charming, flaky pastry envelopes filled with sweet strawberry jam, perfect for a delightful treat or special occasion. Made with refrigerated pie crusts and a touch of sugar, they are baked to golden perfection and decorated with little heart-shaped dough cutouts, creating a romantic and tasty presentation.

• Author: Maya
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 6 Strawberry Love Notes 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Pastry

• 2 refrigerated pie crusts
• Flour for rolling out dough

Filling

• 1/2 cup strawberry jam

Topping

• 1 egg, for egg wash
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare Dough: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one pie crust and cut it into long diamond shapes about 4 inches on each side using a paring knife. Transfer these diamonds to the baking sheet and reroll any extra dough to make about 6 diamonds total.
2. Fill and Fold Envelopes: Place a very small dollop of strawberry jam in the center of each diamond. Fold the corners of the longer sides into the center, then fold the remaining corner to create an open envelope shape. Press lightly to seal. Use a small heart cookie cutter to cut hearts from the remaining dough and place one heart in the center of each envelope.
3. Freeze Before Baking: Freeze the prepared envelopes for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape and ensure flakiness during baking.
4. Brush and Sprinkle: Brush the envelopes with egg wash (beaten egg) and sprinkle the tops evenly with granulated sugar to add sweetness and a sparkly finish.
5. Bake and Cool: Bake the envelopes in the preheated oven until golden brown, approximately 15 minutes. Once done, let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• Use very small amounts of jam to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
• Freezing the shaped pastries before baking helps maintain their structure and improves flakiness.
• The granulated sugar on top can be substituted with coarse sugar or sanding sugar for extra sparkle.
• These are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
• For a dairy-free version, use an egg substitute for the wash or a brush of milk alternative.

Keywords: Strawberry jam pastry, pie crust dessert, baked jam envelopes, homemade pastry treats, romantic dessert