Puff Pastry Jam Tarts

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Puff Pastry Jam Tarts are a light and flaky snack that you will absolutely love to no end as it is easy to make and requires little time to put together.

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The flavor of this dish ultimately depends on the jam you will be choosing to use, which makes the recipe flexible as you can definitely use any flavor of jam to your liking.

The most common jam flavor for this recipe is strawberry, which complements the mild taste of the puff pastry since strawberry has a sweet taste with a touch of acidic flavor. Delicate and rich with flavor, this dish is something you should try in the comfort of your kitchen. A winner both in taste and texture, you have no reason to say no to making this dish!

You may serve these Puff Pastry Jam Tarts in the afternoon as a snack. They are good treats for children and a good pair for tea or coffee for the adults. Because of how easy you can make this dish, it is a good quick breakfast idea. As well when you seem to be running late for school or work but are still needing to eat something delicious and satiating. Since this recipe can easily become the favorite of children, a child party should also serve batches and trays of this dish.

Why Does This Recipe Work

One would think that this recipe is too simple and plain to be made and tried at home, but there is always something intriguing with simplicity. Are you not curious about what makes this recipe popular and must-try? Here are some of the things that made this dish something that you can never pass up the chance to make at home:

Light and delicious snack idea that your whole family and friends can thoroughly enjoy. Whether, for an afternoon or midnight snack, this dish is an excellent choice!
Quick and easy comfort food that you can make any time of the day, and in any season of the year!
This dish is made with 3 ingredients that are available in your cupboards or the nearest market. They are all budget-friendly as well, thus you don't have to hesitate to double this recipe to make more servings.
A freezer-friendly recipe that you can store for months without spoilage! You can make a large number of this dish, and easily store them in the freezer for whenever you would like to serve them.
This puff pastry can be considered finger food for any gathering. Anyone can easily pluck a piece from the table, and see how quickly the plate empties of this dish.

3 Puff Pastry Jam Tarts on top of each others

What's in This Recipe?

Puff Pastry. It will be used as the base for the recipe; it will be the ones responsible for holding the jam in place. Puff pastry is light and flaky and has a delicateness and buttery taste that easily complements the flavor of any jam you will use.

Jam. The jam used in this recipe is strawberry, but feel free to use any jam to your liking. The flavor of the jam is the main taste of this recipe, and they are important to really give context to the dish, otherwise, the whole recipe will just be flaky and buttery with no other taste.

Powdered Sugar. Sweeten your Puff Pastry Jam Tarts by sprinkling powdered sugar on top once baking is done.

How to Make Puff Pastry Jam Tarts?

Preheat the oven to 180 C.
Cut the puff pastry sheet into even squares, then score a small square in the middle and add a teaspoon of jam in the small square.
Place the jam tarts onto a baking sheet.
Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes.
Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes, then sprinkle the powdered sugar on top.

Top Tips!

Don't fill the puff pastry tarts with too much jam. It will cause too much mess inside the oven when you bake it, requiring you more time to clean your kitchen.
Brush melted butter around your puff pastry sheets. By doing this, you will be giving each Puff Pastry Jam Tart a shiny and almost golden appearance.
Let the dish cool down before serving them. The dish will be too delicate to serve if it is fresh from the oven, hence you need to give it at least 5 minutes to cool down.

Some Variations

Use blueberry jam for the recipe instead of the classic strawberry jam, and then top it with chopped blueberries rather than the typical powdered sugar.
If powdered sugar is not available in your cupboard, you can substitute it with granulated sugar. Granulated sugar will also do the trick of sweetening the dish.

Serving Suggestions

For an afternoon tea, these Puff Pastry Jam Tarts can easily be served with your favorite tea, such as green tea, black tea, oolong tea, and such.

Scones and apple tarts are among the favorite pairs for this dish as well. For an intricate breakfast, your classic egg sandwich will make a great combo with these jam tarts as well! Kids will definitely love a fresh orange juice and jam tarts combo, too. However, for a quick bite before going out, you can just eat a serving of this dish and then wash it with iced water.

These jam tarts are an excellent pair for a lot of dishes, but they are also a good standalone dish you can grab for a quick bite.

Storage

To store: Refrigerate this dish in an airtight container for three days; longer than that, and you already have to transfer it to the freezer for longer shelf life.

Freeze: You can freeze this dish for up to a month so long as it is wrapped in foil and kept in an airtight container.

Recipe FAQs

Is this recipe dairy-free?

Many puff pastry sheets are made without dairy products or eggs in them to allow for a longer shelf-life. However, there are still a lot of puff pastry brands that contain dairy. If you are planning to make this recipe dairy-free, make sure to use the brand of puff pastry sheets without dairy in it.

Can I make my homemade puff pastry sheets for this recipe?

Yes. However, making your own puff pastry sheets for this recipe is time-consuming, which kind of erases the "quick and easy recipe" description. Homemade puff pastry sheets are also more expensive than just buying ready-to-use ones.

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