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Fluffy Heart Shaped Strawberry Cream Pies

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An easy homemade dessert featuring fluffy whipped cream and fresh strawberries inside a tender, flaky heart-shaped crust. Perfect for romantic occasions or spontaneous sweet cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice water
  • 2 cups (about 300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
  • ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • Extra sliced strawberries or mint leaves for decoration (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  2. Add ½ cup (115g) cold unsalted butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  3. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just holds together. Don’t overwork it! Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  4. While the dough chills, hull and slice 2 cups (300g) of fresh strawberries. If desired, add 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Set aside to macerate slightly.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch (3mm) thick.
  6. Using a 3-inch heart-shaped cutter, cut out 12 heart shapes. Place half on a parchment-lined baking sheet (these will be the bases).
  7. Take the remaining heart shapes and cut a smaller heart or a few slits in the center to allow steam to escape. Place these on top of the bases once filled.
  8. Spoon a generous tablespoon of sliced strawberries onto each base. Be careful not to overfill to avoid leaks. Set aside.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pie bases with filling for about 15 minutes to slightly soften the strawberries (optional). Let cool completely on a cooling rack.
  10. Using an electric mixer or hand whisk, beat 1 cup (240ml) cold heavy cream with ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Avoid overwhipping.
  11. Once the pie bases are cool, spoon or pipe the whipped cream over the strawberries.
  12. Top with the heart-shaped lids, gently pressing the edges to seal (if not baked earlier). Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with extra strawberry slices or mint if desired.
  13. Refrigerate the pies for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and cream set.

Notes

Chill the dough and keep butter cold to ensure a flaky crust. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid graininess. Baking the crust slightly before filling helps prevent sogginess. If dough is sticky, chill again briefly. Use a chilled metal bowl for faster whipping. If no heart-shaped cutter is available, carefully cut shapes by hand for a rustic look.

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