Rolled tart with jam
Have you ever think about rolling a tart?
Today we will introduce the rolled tart, also known as “tart roll“, a versatile dessert that amazes and conquers at the first taste, recalling the taste of the classic traditional tart.
This tasty variant lends itself to infinite flavor combinations, allowing you to explore your favorite jams and experiment with creative fillings. Furthermore, this cake is prepared without butter, making it a lighter choice without sacrificing the flavor.
Let’s prepare it together!
Ingredients for your rolled tart
- 120 g of sugar
- 80 g of sunflower oil
- 80 g of milk
- 8 g of baking powder
- 450 g of flour
- 2 eggs
- 250 of jam or fresh fruit for the filling
- zest of ½ lemon
- sugar to garnish
How to prepare the rolled tart
Preparing this recipe is quick and simple: you’ll need less than 15 minutes to have your roll ready to bake. Furthermore, since it is very easy to prepare, the help of the little ones is more than welcome, and it will make the process even more fun and special!
- In a bowl pour an egg and an egg white. Keep the yolk of the second egg aside.
- Add the other ingredients: sugar, seed oil, milk, baking powder and the grated peel of half a lemon, mix everything together.
- As you mix, add the flour little by little. When you’ll have a compact mixture, transfer it to a
- Work the dough with your hands and, once you have reached a smooth consistency without lumps, your shortcrust pastry will be ready.
- Flour a sheet of baking paper and roll out your mixture, giving it a rectangular shape, about half a centimeter thick.
- Spread the jam or fresh fruit filling you prefer and, using the baking paper, start rolling the dough until you obtain a well-sealed roll.
- Use the egg yolk you kept aside to brush the surface. Finish with granulated sugar to decorate and to give a caramelized flavor to your dessert.
- Bake at 180° and cook for 35-40 minutes. When the surface is golden brown, take it out of the oven and get ready to taste it!
For the gourmands: rolled tart with apples
If you prefer a richer and fruitier filling, you can opt for a delicious version with fresh apples.
In order to prepare it, peel and cut 3-4 apples into thin slices, season them in a bowl with a spoonful of sugar, a pinch of cinnamon and the juice of half a lemon to make them softer and more aromatic. Then distribute them evenly over the rolled out dough, leaving a free edge of about 2 cm to easily roll and seal the pastry.
The result will be a tart roll with a soft and fragrant centre, where the sweetness of the apples perfectly blends with the fragrance of the shortcrust pastry.
Choosing the jam
The versatility of the rolled tart is fully expressed by its filling. While the apple version offers a full–bodied autumnal flavour, jams allow you to explore a wide range of flavours.
For a classic flavor, apricot jam is always a winning choice. If you love berries you can opt for a blueberry or mixed fruit jam, to add a touch of freshness and colour. If you want to experiment with more intense flavours, the cherry and ginger sauce is the perfect choice to create an interesting contrast with the sweetness of the shortcrust pastry.
Let your creativity run wild: you can mix different jams or add dried fruit to create unique and personalized combinations. The important thing is to find the flavor that captures you and remember not to be afraid to experiment with new flavors and tastes!
Preservation
The rolled tart will remain fragrant for 3-4 days if properly stored. To preserve its crunchy texture on the outside and soft on the inside, we recommend wrapping it in a sheet of cling film or placing it under a glass bell jar.
This way, you can enjoy your delicious cake for several days, each time savoring the perfect combination of flavors that only a homemade dessert can offer!
