Hake hearts with spiced cherries
Hake hearts with spiced cherries A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Hake hearts with spiced cherries (heart-shaped), pumpkin and basil. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL FISH BONES carefully (hake is bony), CUT CHERRIES IN HALF (choking hazard), remove cherry pits.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Hake hearts with spiced cherries (heart-shaped), pumpkin and basil. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL FISH BONES carefully (hake is bony), CUT CHERRIES IN HALF (choking hazard), remove cherry pits.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g hakeAlternative: chickpeas 🍽️ 80 g potimarron pumpkinAlternative: avocado 🍽️ 50 g oat flakesAlternative: tapioca 🍽️ 30 g potimarron pumpkinAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g basilAlternative: cinnamon 🍽️ 50 g eggAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 138 kcal
Protein 9 g
Carbs 19 g
Fat 5 g 1
CHECK fish freshness (smell, firm flesh) Remove ALL FISH BONES carefully (use tweezers for hake) Cut the hake fillets into regular 2 cm pieces WASH pumpkin and peel Cut the pumpkin into small cubes Pit and HALVE cherries carefully (CRITICAL - whole cherries are choking hazard)
Wash basil and chop finely
Cook the oat flakes as directed (10 min)
Check the egg freshness
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Fish tweezers Do NOT serve if baby is fish-allergic CRITICAL: leaving a fish bone is very dangerous CRITICAL: whole cherries are choking hazard CRITICAL: cherry pits contain cyanide compounds Pumpkin fibers are hard for baby Always use mild basil dose Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm) CRITICAL: confirm NO fish allergy before serving CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove all fish bones CRITICAL: ALWAYS halve cherries and remove pits Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the cooked oat flakes and pumpkin pieces in a large bowl Add the hake pieces and halved cherries Add the egg as binder Pour in the olive oil and basil Mix with a wooden spoon Shape into hearts (using heart-shaped cookie cutter) Press into the hearts gently Place on a tray lined with parchment Let rest 5 min in the fridge Large bowl Wooden spoon Fork Clean hands Tray lined with parchment Heart-shaped cookie cutter Do not overmix: hake breaks Do not add too much flour: hearts become too dense Do not forget to remove cherry pits Do not make hearts too big: max 4 cm diameter Do not leave air in the hearts Always check egg freshness If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk) Shape with damp hands Use heart-shaped cookie cutter Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger hearts 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the hearts leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the basil sauce: yogurt + pinch basil + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the hearts when golden Let cool 3-4 min Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately with the sauce on the side Baking sheet Pastry brush Fork Tongs Small bowl Timer Do not forget to preheat Do not overcrowd the sheet Do not open the oven in the first 8 min Do not overcook: hearts become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always check fish is fully cooked Check cooking: golden brown outside, fish cooked through For 12-18 months: more moist cooking For 24-36 months: more golden cooking If browning too fast: lower to 160°C Test with a toothpick: should come out clean Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics 4
FINAL CHECK: check no fish bones + no cherry pits + cherries halved Prepare a fresh halved cherry garnish Arrange the warm hearts on baby's plate Add small halved cherry pieces around Serve the basil sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the hearts Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - fish, egg) Put leftovers in the fridge Baby plate Small bowl + suction cup Spoon Non-slip cloth Phone (emergency) Do not serve burning hot FINAL CHECK for fish bones + cherry pits + cherries halved Always serve cherries halved and pitted Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve fish to fish-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Halved cherries add natural sweetness For 12-18 months: cut hearts in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
