Heart-Shaped Strawberry Cream Puffs

1: Preheat oven to the temperature required by your puff pastry packaging (usually around 400°F/200°C).

2: In a bowl, add the heavy cream, vanilla bean paste, and granulated sugar. Mix on high for 3-5 minutes until stiff peaks form in the cream.

3: Add the cream to a piping bag and refrigerate until ready to use.

4: Cut out heart-shaped puff pastry pieces, or slice them into even rectangles.

5: Whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash.

6: Brush the egg wash over the puff pastry pieces to give them a golden brown finish.

7: Bake the puff pastry pieces according to the package instructions (usually around 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown).

8: Allow the puff pastry to cool completely. Open from the center, then pipe the chilled cream filling onto one half of the puff pastry piece.

9: Top the cream filling with sliced strawberries and close the puff pastry.

10: Dust the top of the cream puff with powdered sugar, if desired.

11: Serve immediately and enjoy.