Glazed Raspberry Hearts
4 servings
30 minutes
Glazed raspberry hearts are delicate pastries from Austrian cuisine filled with sweet raspberry jam and covered with fragrant glaze. They symbolize love and the warmth of home comfort, making them perfect for a romantic breakfast or cozy tea time. Historically, such baked goods were popular in Austrian patisseries where masters experimented with shapes and fillings. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a rich raspberry aroma that beautifully complements the subtle notes of rose water in the glaze. They can be served as a standalone dessert or as an accompaniment to coffee and tea, adding a touch of sophistication to any moment.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Add diced butter and mix well with your hands until crumbly. Gently incorporate 1 cup of cream and knead the dough.
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
- Sugar: 0.3 glass
- Baking powder (raising agent): 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Butter: 5 tablespoon
- Whipped cream: 1.3 glass
3
Place the dough on a sheet of foil and spread it to a thickness of 1 cm. Use a heart-shaped cutter to cut out buns. Re-flatten the remaining dough and repeat the same. Cut each heart in half horizontally. Spread jam on the bottom halves and cover with the top halves. Transfer to a baking tray and bake for about 18 minutes until golden. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
- Raspberry jam: 0.3 glass
4
Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of cream, and rose water (optional). When the buns are warm, spread the glaze on top. Serve warm.
- Icing sugar: 0.5 glass
- Whipped cream: 1.3 glass
- Rose water: 0.3 teaspoon
