Strawberry jam: the desserts

Desserts with strayberry jam represent a delicious and versatile category of dessert suitable for any occasion. Easy to use, this jam is perfect for creating different kind of desserts, from the most traditional to the most innovative ones, thus satisfying the palates of both adults and children.

Let’s find out together some simple and tasty recipes where strawberry jam is the undisputed star!

Tart with strawberry jam

The tart with strawberry jam is a classic of Italian pastry. Appreciated for its deliciousness, this dessert will make your breakfast or your mid-afternoon snack even more delicious, but it is also ideal for parties with family or friends. Here is the quick and simple recipe for this dessert. Do not forget: to make this moment even more magical, the precious help of the little ones is always welcome!

Ingredients

  • 250 g of all-purpose flour
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 egg
  • 50 g of icing sugar
  • 90 g of cold butter
  • Lemon zest to taste
  • Strawberry jam to taste

Preparation

To make this recipe, follow these simple steps:

  • To prepare the shortcrust pastry, pour the flour into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and the icing sugar, then mix with a fork.
  • Add the grated lemon peel and butter cut into pieces, mix everything with your hands if possible, with a planetary mixer, until you obtain a sandy mixture.
  • Add the egg and continue kneading until you obtain a compact and smooth ball.
  • Spread the mixture in a tart pan, prick it and cut off the excess, then add the strawberry jam.
  • With the leftover shortcrust pastry, make some strips or fun shapes to complete the decoration of the cake.
  • Bake in a preheated static oven at 180° for 20 minutes. You will recognize the ideal cooking by the well-golden surface of the shortcrust pastry.

Once the tart with strawberry jam is perfectly baked, let it cool and get ready to taste this delicious dessert!

Cheesecake with strawberry jam

To make the relaxing moments of your day even more special, cheesecake with strawberry jam is what you need! The perfect combination between the sour and sweet taste of the jam and the delicate creaminess of the cheese will surprise you, creating a unique and fresh taste!

Ingredients

  • 350 g of biscuits
  • 500 g of spreadable cream cheese
  • 100 g of butter
  • 250 g of fresh whipping cream
  • 10 g of isinglass sheets
  • 320 g of strawberry jam to taste
  • 140 g of icing sugar

Preparation

Follow these steps to obtain a delicious cheesecake that does not require traditional baking.

Preparation of the base:

  • Grind the biscuits in a food processor until you obtain a fine powder.
  • Transfer the biscuits into a bowl, add the warm melted butter and mix well.
  • Pour the biscuits into a round cake mold covered with baking paper, flatten the mixture by leveling the surface with a spoon.
  • Transfer the mold to the refrigerator and let the base cool for about 1 hour.

Preparation of the filling:

  • In the meantime, take a bowl and transfer the cheese and icing sugar, whip them with an electric whisk until the mixture becomes frothy, set aside.
  • Soak the gelatine in cold water for 10 minutes, whip the cream in another bowl. Once whipped, set aside two spoons of whipped cream.
  • Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese, mix everything together with a spatula, mixing softly from bottom to top.
  • Squeeze the gelatine that you previously left to soak and melt it over a low heat with the two spoons of cream that you kept aside.
  • Once warm, add it to the mixture and mix everything
  • Transfer the filling to the mold and level it Now the cake needs to rest in the refrigerator for about 3 hours.
  • After 3 hours, heat the strawberry jam and pour it evenly over the entire surface. Let everything rest in the refrigerator for 2 more hours!

Although the steps take a little time, the process is simple and, above all, once the necessary time has passed in the refrigerator, the cake is ready to be tasted!

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Bisuits with strawberry jam

Biscuits with strawberry jam are an explosion of sweetness and crunchiness, perfect for a coffee break or to delight the little ones with a tasty snack.

Their preparation is very easy, that’s why it can become a funny diversion in the kitchen for the whole family. Let’s see how to prepare them!

Ingredients

  • 250 g of flour
  • 100 g of butter
  • 100 g of sugar
  • 1 egg
  • Grated zest of half a lemon
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 2 g of baking powder
  • Milk to taste
  • Strawberry jam to taste

Preparation

Follow this simple procedure to make perfect jam biscuits:

  • Cut the butter into pieces and pour it into a bowl (or a planetary mixer), add flour and sugar, mix everything until the butter is well blended.
  • Then add the egg, salt, baking powder and grated lemon zest, mix again and add a bit of milk to soften the dough if necessary.
  • Form a ball and wrap it with cling film, transfer it to the refrigerator and let it rest for about 1 hour.
  • Then, roll out the pastry on a floured surface using a rolling pin. Once you have reached the ideal thickness of half a centimeter, cut the pastry with the molds you prefer.
  • Bake the biscuits in a preheated static oven at 180° for about 15-20 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown.

Once cooled, decorate them by adding strawberry jam in the surface, it will give them that extra touch of sweetness. In addition to strawberry jam, it is possible to use other types of jam depending on personal taste, for example apricot jam or raspberry jam.

Making these biscuits with jam is really simple and the result will surprise you!

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Banana muffin with strawberry jam

Banana muffin with strawberry jam are an irresistible combination of sweetness and softness, perfect as an energizing breakfast or as a snack during the day. With the delicate aroma of banana and the fruity touch of strawberry jam, these muffins are a real pleasure for the palate.

Let’s find our immediately the detailed recipe to make your perfect banana muffins with strawberry jam!

Enjoy your meal!