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Raspberry Jam Shortbread Tarts

Raspberry Jam Shortbread Tarts: A Delightful Homemade Treat

Indulge in Raspberry Jam Shortbread Tarts, a delightful dessert bursting with buttery flavor and tangy sweetness.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter cold, cubed
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for depth
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour as an option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1 pinch Salt to elevate flavor
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Raspberry Jam strain for smoother filling or substitute

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • cookie cutter
  • mini tart pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Raspberry Jam Shortbread Tarts
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in vanilla.
  2. Gently combine flour and salt into the butter mixture until just mixed.
  3. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out the chilled dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into circles.
  5. Transfer the dough circles into mini tart pans, pressing down gently.
  6. Fill each tart shell with raspberry jam just below the edge.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Cool tarts in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill dough before rolling out for a tender crust. Strain the jam for a smoother filling if desired.

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