Description
Delightful tarts made with rich shortbread and vibrant raspberry jam, perfect for tea parties or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup raspberry jam
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the sifted flour and salt into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 35 minutes.
- Warm the raspberry jam and lemon juice in a saucepan until smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut shapes to fit your tart pans.
- Press the dough into tart pans and prick the bottoms with a fork.
- Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of the warm raspberry filling into each tart shell.
- Bake the tarts for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before removing and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
For variety, try using different fruit preserves or adding almond extract for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg