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  "datePublished": "2025-01-25T13:06:06.000Z",
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    "1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed",
    "½ cup of strawberry, raspberry, or your favorite jam",
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      "text": "Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper."
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      "text": "Prepare the puff pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Using a large heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut an even number of hearts. Then, use a smaller heart-shaped cutter to cut out the center of half of them."
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      "text": "Assemble the pastries: Place the solid hearts on a baking sheet. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of jam onto the center of each, spreading it slightly while leaving a border around the edges."
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      "text": "Seal the edges: Lay the cut-out hearts over the jam-filled ones. Gently press the edges together, then use a fork to crimp them for a decorative seal."
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      "text": "Add the egg wash: Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg to create a golden, glossy finish."
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      "text": "Bake: Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed."
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      "text": "Cool and serve: Let the pastries cool slightly before serving. For an extra touch of sweetness, you can dust it with powdered sugar."
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