Scandinavian Raspberry Jam Shortbread Tarts
Delightful tarts combining buttery shortbread with vibrant raspberry jam, perfect for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup raspberry jam
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar 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 in the refrigerator for at least 35 minutes.
- While the dough chills, warm the raspberry jam and fresh lemon juice together in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the dough has chilled, roll it out to about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Press the rolled-out dough circles into tart pans and prick the bottoms with a fork.
- Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of the warm raspberry filling into each tart shell.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool the tarts completely before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened for easy creaming and do not skip the chilling step for a flaky texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg