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Make this easy, yummy and adorable Valentine’s Day recipe!

large cherry pastry envelope with heart
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Hey Friends!  Do you ever crave sugar?  I can honestly answer – not really.  I’m more of a bag of chips kinda person and I’m not exactly sure if that’s better or worse.  Either way, this month for the Pinterest Challenge, we are sharing Valentine’s Day Recipes.  I’m showing how to make this easy, yummy and adorable Valentine’s Day recipe.  They are so stinkin’ cute that you’ll want to make several and look for people to give them too.  Seriously!

Make this easy, yummy and adorable Valentine’s Day recipe!

If you’ve hopped over from French Ethereal, thanks!  I’m glad you’re here.  Wasn’t her rose cake beautiful?!

Not all the recipes today are sweet.  Some are not what I’d imagine having on the big day or serving my loves but isn’t that one great reason God made us unique?  To keep things interesting?  Yes!  When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think new underwear.  Yep, undies.  Not the sexy kind but the cotton briefs with pink hearts or cartoons all over them.  For whatever reason, that’s what we got from my mother when I was little.  That and a box of candy.

Steps 1 – 5

When my kids were little we gave them candy and enjoyed making the Valentine’s Day box for the school party and the fun cards they’d stuff inside everyone else’s box.  You had to make sure the slit at the top was large enough to accommodate any suckers or bracelets you might get.  Mmm, those were the good ol’ days.

baked cherry valentine's day pastryOh My Gosh, look how cute!

Nowadays, I’ve heard kids get 2 parties at school for the entire year and it’s usually Halloween and Christmas.  What the cuss?!  That is terribly sad.  If I had kids today, they’d be home schooled even if I lost all of my hair and pulled out my fingernails.  Which is what would happen if I had to teach my kids and keep them alive in the process.  But I digress.

Here’s the oh-so-easy-and-cute recipe for these little Valentine’s Envelope Pastries.  I made up that name.  I suppose you could call them whatever you want.

white plate with 4 cherry filled pastry envelopes

Ingredients: 

Store bought pie dough

A Can of cherry pie filling or fave jam

Egg wash

That’s it.  Only 3 things!  I sprinkled a cinnamon and sugar mix on ours but that’s totally optional.

Instructions:

Roll out the room temperature dough and cut out a diamond shape with a sharp knife.  Mine ranged from 4″ to 6″ wide and tall.

 Add about a tablespoon (it depends on how large your diamond cut outs are) of Cherry Pie filling or favorite jam to the middle of your pastry.

Fold  up the bottom to meet the filling.  Then fold the sides in.  This forms your envelope shape.

With extra pie dough, cut out a small heart with the knife or a cookie cutter.  I used a knife.  Then place the heart in the center of the folds.

Brush on an egg wash then sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.

Place on a non-stick baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes – depending on your oven.

plate with pastry, cream and forkServe with or without homemade whip cream

Hints and Tips:

I only got about 6 envelopes from a refrigerated box with 2 crusts inside.  If you want to make more, it’s probably best to make your own dough but the store bought kind is why this is so easy. 

If you have over stuffed them, the guts will spill out.

Pinching the creases together helps.

I found the cherry pie filling works and looks better than the jam but both are scrumptious.

I bet sugar crystals would look nice.

large cherry pastry envelope with heart

Y’all, these were delicious!  Even the fat ones that exploded.  With frosting they’d remind me of a Toaster Strudel or soft Pop-Tart.  Mmm, I think I’ll go have another.  When I make the next batch, closer to Valentine’s Day, I’m going to carve everyone’s initial inside the heart.

Then on the ones for the Mister, I’ll carve C+J.  How cute is that?!

Well now you know how to make this easy, yummy and adorable Valentine’s Day recipe.

Here are 3 of our past Valentine’s Day Pinterest Challenges if you’d like to see them.

A Valentine’s Day Cloche Idea

A Valentine’s Day Wreath Idea

My very first Pinterest Challenge which happens to be a wreath as well!

If you’re going in order, then up next is Christy from Our Southern Home with a scrumptious dessert dip.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you’ve found some inspiration and yummy recipes!

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50 Comments

  1. January 24, 2023 / 6:42 am

    Oh my goodness! Your envelope Valentine treat is one of the cutest ideas I have seen in a long time. I absolutely adore these! Adding an initial will look so cute too! I can’t wait to make these for the Mister!

    • January 24, 2023 / 10:27 am

      Thank you Michelle. They were popular. My Mister ate the first batch like they were the only thing he’s had in days. Guess I should be flattered. 🙂

  2. January 24, 2023 / 7:17 am

    Oh, Cindy!!! These are adorable! I love the story about sending your kids to school with little messages inside their lunches… I used to tuck in Sticky notes with love notes on them. <3 Cherry pie filling is great stuff. I should make these this weekend for Hubby. He loves cherry!

    Thank you for the idea and enjoy eating these!! Our rose cake is delicious (1/4 gone!). Took some to Gramma as she was arriving back from a month in California with Hubby's sister. Love this month's recipe tour!!!

    Happy Valentine's Day hugs,
    Barb 🙂

    • January 24, 2023 / 10:29 am

      Glad you like it this month. Valentine’s Day seems to be fun for everyone. You’ll enjoy making them. AND eating them! Enjoy

  3. January 24, 2023 / 7:22 am

    Oh my goodness what a sweet treat! The perfect little hand pie. Thank you so much for hosting!

    • January 24, 2023 / 10:30 am

      Thanks Laura. Make larger ones if you make some. They seem to go fast when they are small. 😉

  4. January 24, 2023 / 7:32 am

    HI Cindy, Oh this looks yummy! Pinned. What a fun PC this month. I pinned every recipe!
    These would be perfect for a brunch! Pinning again to another board! happy day !
    Thanks for all you do! laura in colorado

    • January 24, 2023 / 10:31 am

      They are fun for so many things. They get kind of addicting if you make them to small though so watch it! 😉 Thanks for the pins.

    • February 12, 2024 / 3:23 pm

      These are adorable! I’m thinking of making something similar now with my own twist.

      Pinned

      • February 12, 2024 / 3:28 pm

        I’m sure they will be delicious! Enjoy and thanks for the visit.

  5. January 24, 2023 / 8:00 am

    Cindy, sooo cute! I think you should call these Sweet Pockets of Love ❤️ You know I like my hand pies, and these are just perfect for Valentines! Pinned

    • January 24, 2023 / 10:32 am

      Thank you Cindy. That’s a great name for them! I’ll remember that when I make them again soon.

  6. January 24, 2023 / 8:37 am

    These are adorable! I would love to share this on my newsletter. Hugs to you, my friend

    • January 24, 2023 / 10:33 am

      Well share away Renae and thank you! People will enjoy making them. They are so easy and seriously yummy!

  7. January 24, 2023 / 8:56 am

    These are just the cutest. I will definitely be making them. Love the idea of the little heart too and each one’s initials. Thanks for including me again, so fun.

    • January 24, 2023 / 10:35 am

      Thank you Ms. Marty. Enjoy the process. I plan to make more soon as well. There are just so many fruit filling combos that it’s hard not to want to try them all!

  8. January 24, 2023 / 10:13 am

    Cindy, these Valentine envelops are so stinkin’ cute!!!I thought they used puff pastry. That’s what I would use since the sheets are rectangle. What a great idea! Such a creative idea, my friend. Thanks so much for hosting.

    • January 24, 2023 / 10:36 am

      I have some puff pastry and plan to try those next. Thanks Carol.

  9. January 24, 2023 / 10:15 am

    Oh, these looks so yummy! What’s not to love about cherry pie filling!? Thanks for hosting!

    • January 24, 2023 / 10:38 am

      Thank you Kim. I know, right?! We are a cherry pie filling fam. Our favorite seems to be the individual cherry cheesecake bites. Can’t get enough of those!

  10. January 24, 2023 / 11:18 am

    These are too cute! And I love the idea of a little frosting and whipped cream on the side;) Yes, no more kids parties or holidays at the schools I’ve heard; way to take all the fun out of life…no wonder kids are depressed these days! I was always a fan of the candy necklaces; now that’s some jewelry I can get into!

    • January 24, 2023 / 11:47 am

      LOL. Yes, my girls loved the candy bracelets. Watching them bite it to get off the candy pieces was gross though. All I saw was colored spit on their wrists. Yuck! Thanks Lora.

  11. January 24, 2023 / 2:00 pm

    Oh my gosh, Cindy! This is the cutest idea for Valentine’s Day. You have inspired me and that’s pretty awesome since I’m not a baker. I love this and want to share it on my weekly wrap-up next Sunday. Hugs.

    • January 25, 2023 / 10:18 am

      I’m so excited you’ve been inspired Kim! That makes my day and thank you so much for wanting to share it. I certainly bake but whatever it is has to be super easy. You should try them. You’ll look like you’ve been baking for years! 🙂

  12. January 24, 2023 / 2:39 pm

    These are absolutely adorable! I can’t believe that it is only 3 ingredients. I love the little story about your gifts from your mom. That is so sweet. Like you, I find the number of parties that are allowed in school a bit sad. All the more reason to have a fun Valentine’s Day party or dinner at home.

    • January 25, 2023 / 10:21 am

      Exactly Christy! This year, I’m having a party and everyone is supposed to bring over their wedding album. Should be comical. LOL! Thanks so much.

  13. January 24, 2023 / 2:39 pm

    This is just the cutest thing I have ever seen! I can’t wait to try it with my granddaughters.

    • January 25, 2023 / 10:22 am

      Aww, you are so sweet. Thank you Wendy! It is so easy to make and personalizing them with sprinkles, icing, initials etc., will make it even more fun. Enjoy!

  14. Cynde
    January 24, 2023 / 4:56 pm

    So so cute, I will be making these yummy little envelopes for sure!!! I was wondering if you could share the source for your thankful canvas hanging, so so cute. Also, I am hoping your thrifted clock with the heart hanging in place of the clock works makes a showing before the Valentine’s holiday. I thought I had pinned it but can’t find it and that idea was adorable!! Thank you for all your inspiration, love your blog.

  15. January 24, 2023 / 5:33 pm

    Those are totally precious, Cindy! And with only 3 ingredients! ❤️

    Niky

    • January 25, 2023 / 10:35 am

      Of course! If it’s not easy, I’m not doing it. 😉 Thanks Niky.

  16. January 24, 2023 / 5:47 pm

    Oh my gosh… this is NOT what my waist line needs! These look so pretty, and delicious. Love what you named them! Maybe even Valentine Envelope Cherry Pastries! Pinned!

    • January 25, 2023 / 10:36 am

      LOL Julie! It’s for Valentine’s Day. You can splurge on special occasions. 😉

    • January 25, 2023 / 10:41 am

      Thank you Nicolle. I’ve added it to your link party. Saw great features this week. Hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

  17. January 25, 2023 / 7:51 pm

    Cindy, these little envelope pastries are adorable…and so easy with only 3 ingredients! I can’t wait to give them a try! Thank you so much for hosting! Happy Valentine’s Day!

    • January 26, 2023 / 9:47 am

      They are so easy and your recipients will be in awe of you! 🙂 Thank you Lynne

  18. January 26, 2023 / 9:13 am

    Those look really good, pinned! I made a pinwheel dessert similarly several years with puff pastry. There’s more umph in a pie crust, lol.

    • January 26, 2023 / 9:48 am

      I have some puff pastry and was planning to try it with those next. The might not be as cute but I bet there still yummy! Thank you Rita.

  19. January 27, 2023 / 11:36 am

    Yum Yum! Looks so good. I’ll share a link on Sunday.

    • January 27, 2023 / 12:34 pm

      Thank you so much Rachel! They really were so easy to make and delicious!

    • February 1, 2023 / 10:55 am

      I so appreciate the feature Nicolle! Thank you! Hope your Valentine’s is perfect.

  20. February 4, 2023 / 9:00 am

    This is so stinking cute Cindy! I’m definitely sending this to my Dad. He also loves to bake and will be over the moon with this quick and easy recipe. I featured this on my Friday Faves and of course, pinned it too. You are one creative lady and I’m always thankful that you share your genius with us. Hugs, CoCo

    • February 5, 2023 / 2:05 pm

      Aww, thanks so much for sharing it CoCo. I’ve been so busy around here, I haven’t had much time to visit my favorite blogs. The emails are piling up! Let me know how your dad likes the Valentine envelopes. I’m making more next week!

  21. February 10, 2023 / 8:49 am

    This is a fantastic idea, thats unique yet Valentine themed. Yum, hubs typically looks for dessert on Valentine’s day and I always try and make him something new. Thanks for the idea.

    • February 10, 2023 / 10:00 am

      My pleasure. I’m about to make more for my family too. I think your hubs will love them! Enjoy.

  22. Susan
    February 12, 2024 / 4:45 pm

    Cindy, such a cute, fast, and great idea. Make my own dough you say???? Ahhhh. No.:}}} .Thank you for sharing. Might just use these for our upcoming Vietnam War Veterans Appreciation Day “soiree”

    • February 12, 2024 / 8:00 pm

      I’m with you on the making my own dough. No thanks. Making them for the Appreciation Day sounds like a fun idea. With so many fruit filling options, you can’t beat them. Enjoy them and thank you Susan.

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