Puff Pastry Cream Cheese Hearts

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Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters or a homemade stencil to cut out heart shapes. Arrange the hearts on the lined baking sheet, ensuring there is space between them.
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Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture over each heart-shaped pastry, making sure to leave a small border around the edges.
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Add a small spoonful of raspberry or strawberry jam on top of the cream cheese layer. For a decorative touch, use a toothpick or the back of a spoon to gently swirl the jam into a marble pattern.
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Brush the edges of the pastry hearts with the beaten egg to give them a golden, shiny finish when baked.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
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After baking, take the pastries out of the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.