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Perfect Heart-Shaped Beef Wellington Bites Recipe with Easy Horseradish Cream

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These heart-shaped beef Wellington bites combine tender beef, mushroom duxelles, and flaky puff pastry with a creamy horseradish sauce, perfect for parties or romantic occasions. Quick and easy to prepare, they deliver classic flavors in a charming bite-sized form.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces beef tenderloin, trimmed and cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), finely chopped
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mushroom duxelles: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced shallots and garlic, sauté until translucent (about 2 minutes). Add chopped mushrooms and thyme leaves. Cook, stirring often, until moisture evaporates and mixture is paste-like (8-10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  2. Sear the beef cubes: Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in skillet over high heat. Sear beef cubes on all sides, about 1 minute per side, to brown without cooking through. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 16 shapes.
  4. Assemble the bites: Place a spoonful of mushroom duxelles on half of the pastry hearts. Top each with a seared beef cube, then cover with another pastry heart. Press edges to seal and crimp with a fork. Brush each with beaten egg.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange bites on parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart. Bake 15-18 minutes until pastry is golden and beef is medium-rare to medium.
  6. Prepare horseradish cream: Mix sour cream, horseradish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Adjust horseradish to taste. Chill until serving.
  7. Serve warm with horseradish cream drizzled or on the side.

Notes

If puff pastry becomes sticky while cutting, chill for 5 minutes. Do not overcrowd baking sheet to keep bites crispy. Rest beef after searing to keep juices locked in. Mushroom duxelles must be cooked until moisture evaporates to avoid soggy pastry. Egg wash ensures golden, crisp crust. Horseradish cream can be adjusted for spiciness. Bites can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking. For gluten-free or dairy-free versions, use appropriate substitutions.

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Keywords: beef Wellington, heart-shaped, appetizer, horseradish cream, puff pastry, mushroom duxelles, Valentine’s Day, party food, bite-sized

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