These Puff Pastry Love Letter Pastries are filled with ruby red cranberry jam and baked until golden. Cute, easy, and perfect for Valentine’s Day or gifting.

Puff Pastry Love Letter Pastries

These Puff Pastry Love Letter Pastries are as beautiful as they are delicious. Made with flaky pastry and filled with a vibrant ruby-red cranberry jam that adds just the right balance of sweetness and tartness. Shaped like tiny envelopes, they bake into crisp, golden little love notes perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, romantic gifting, or simply treating someone special. Easy to assemble and irresistibly charming, they turn everyday ingredients into a heartfelt dessert or snacks or appetizers, everyone will adore. Find more ideas👉Puff Pastry and Oven Baked Bites recipes.

FAQ’s and Tips

Can I use store-bought puff pastry?

Yes! Store bought puff pastry works perfectly and makes this recipe quick and easy.

What other fillings can I use if I don’t have cranberry jam?

You can use strawberry, raspberry, cherry, apricot, Nutella, or even a sweetened cream cheese filling.

How do I keep the jam from leaking out?

Use a small amount of jam (about ½–1 teaspoon). Seal edges tightly with a fork, and chill the folded pastries for 10–15 minutes before baking.

Can these pastries be made ahead?

Yes. Shape them, place on a tray, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. You can also freeze them unbaked.

Can I freeze baked puff pastry?

Yes. Freeze in a single layer, wrapped in cling wrap, then store in a sealed container for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven until crisp.

Tips for Perfect Puff Pastry Love Letters

Keep the puff pastry cold. Warm pastry becomes sticky and loses its flakiness. Pop it in the fridge for a few minutes if it softens to firm it up.
Don’t overfill the pastries. A small amount of cranberry jam goes a long way. Too much filling can cause leaks during baking.
Seal the edges well. Use a fork to crimp or press the edges that would of been egg washed, which will help the envelope shape hold while baking.
Chill before baking. A short chill time helps the butter layers firm up, giving a better puff and preventing bursting.
Use parchment paper or a silicone mat. This prevents sticking and helps the bottoms brown evenly.

Ingredients for Puff Pastry Love Letter Pastries

puff pastry
cranberry jam
freezer sugar
egg

For the amounts for this easy and simple puff pastry love letter pastries for snacks, see the recipe attached. Download or Print it. Even use online with the cook mode. 😉

How To make Puff Pastry Love Letter Pastries

Step 1

Firstly preheat the oven to, 392deg.F (200 deg. C)

STEP 2

Transfer the completely thawed dough to a floured board and roll out to a thickness of 1/10 inch. Using a 4 x 4-inch square cookie cutter, shape the base. You will have 6 squares.
Form small hearts with the remaining dough.

Transfer the completely thawed dough to a floured board and roll out to a thickness of 1/10 inch. Using a 4 x 4-inch square cookie cutter, shape the base. You will have 6 squares.
Form small hearts with the remaining dough.

STEP 3

Use the back of a knife to create decorative stripes. Place 1 teaspoon cranberry jam in the center of each square. Fold the opposite corners toward the center, overlapping each other, to form an envelope. Carefully pinch the closure to prevent it from opening during baking. Separate the egg white and yolk. Brush the hearts with egg white and secure them to the letter. Add a Valentine’s Day card if desired.

Use the back of a knife to create decorative stripes. Place 1 teaspoon cranberry jam in the center of each square. Fold the opposite corners toward the center, overlapping each other, to form an envelope. Carefully pinch the closure to prevent it from opening during baking. Separate the egg white and yolk. Brush the hearts with egg white and secure them to the letter. Add a Valentine's Day card if desired.

STEP 4

Place the finished letters on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in the oven at 392deg.F (200 deg. C) for about 18 minutes.

Place the finished letters on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in the oven at 392deg.F (200 deg. C) for about 18 minutes.

STEP 5

Cool the letters on a wire rack and serve with raspberry lemonade or cold milk.

Cool the letters on a wire rack and serve with raspberry lemonade or cold milk. Enjoy!

The recipe is based on ready made puff pastry, which is sold frozen. It’s best to choose butter-based versions; this will ensure the best flaking. Both yeast based and unleavened puff pastry are suitable, depending on the desired result. Defrost the pastry under a towel before baking. Cranberry jam is ideal for the filling, as it adds a sweet and tart note to the pastry. If you don’t have cranberry jam, then use raspberry, strawberry, cherry, or currant jam will work. The key is to make sure it’s thick enough to hold the filling in. For a more festive flavor, add a spoonful of orange zest or a drop of vanilla extract.

Additional details.

Small hearts made from dough or icing sugar, make the cakes truly festive. You can experiment with shapes and sizes. We folded the dough like an envelope and added decorative elements.

Whether baking these Love Letter Pastries for someone special, or sharing them at a celebration you can be sure they’ll bring a smile. Their crisp layers and jewel-toned cranberry jam make them such a memorable little treat. Don’t forget to browse my other pastry recipes and holiday baking ideas for more inspiration. 👉Puff Pastry and Oven Baked Bites recipes.

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