Delicious almond croissants and pain au chocolats shaped into hearts, perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations! These treats are made with almond frangipane and topped with flaked almonds and icing sugar.
1: Cut your pain au chocolats into hearts with a cutter or template and scissors.
2: Line a baking tray with non-stick parchment and place your heart-shaped pain au chocolats on.
3: Cut the pastries in half and pre-heat your oven to 180°C.
4: Make the frangipane by beating the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
5: Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and beat everything together.
6: Stir in the ground almonds and flour.
7: Spread half of the frangipane inside the pastry hearts.
8: Place the lids of the pastries back on, then spread more frangipane over their tops and scatter the flaked almonds.
9: Bake for approximately 10 minutes, until golden brown.
10: Allow to cool slightly, then sift over a dusting of icing sugar.
