You don’t need to worry about missing out on these unique pastries if you lack a heart-shaped cookie cutter. An alternative method is to create a heart stencil using clean cardboard or cardstock. Simply cut the cardboard into a square matching the desired height of your tarts. On the folded edge of the cardboard, sketch half of a heart shape, ensuring the heart’s center aligns with the fold. Position the rounded part of the heart against the outer edges and the heart’s bottom point on the center fold at the lower edge of the cardboard. After cutting out the heart shape and unfolding it, you’ll reveal a perfectly symmetrical heart. When using the stencil, lay it on the pastry sheet and meticulously cut around it with a paring knife.
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If a heart-shaped cutter isn’t available or you prefer to streamline the process, consider cutting the pastry sheet into squares or diamonds and proceed with the recipe. While they may not possess the same level of charm and romance, they will still exhibit the red and gold color scheme and retain their delicious taste.