Tartlets with jam

Do you ever give up on the desire for dessert after dinner just because you don’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen? Jam tartlets are the perfect compromise for those looking for something tasty but at the same time quick and easy to prepare.

Furthermore, you can personalize each tartlet with each family member’s favourite jam, transforming a simple dessert into a moment of shared joy.

Let’s find out together how to prepare them!

Ingredients for the tartlets

The ingredients below are calibrated to obtain approximately 20 tartlets. If you want to prepare a different quantity, you can proportionally adapt the doses and that’s it!

  • 200 g of all-purpose flour
  • 125 g of butter
  • 90 g of sugar
  • 2 medium yolks
  • Lemon zest
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • your favourite jam

preparazione tartellette di pastafrolla

How to prepare tartlets with jam

As promised, preparing these small homemade desserts won’t take you too long. With a few simple steps, you will obtain irresistible tartlets, everyone will love them from the very first bite.

  • First of all, dedicate yourself to the shortcrust pastry. Mix flour and sugar, and create the classic “fountain” on a surface where you’ll add the egg yolks, the pinch of salt, the lemon zest and the cold butter cut into cubes.
  • Mix everything well with your hands until you obtain a compact dough without lumps.
  • Let it rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes before making the single portions.
  • Roll out the pastry with a rolling pin until it is about 5mm thick.
  • Cut small discs of dough and place them inside a muffin pan or special tartlet moulds. Be sure to gently press the dough into the bottom to give it the desired shape.
  • Fill each portion with a teaspoon of jam and cook everything in a static oven at 180° for approximately 15 minutes.
  • Once cooked, let your small desserts cool and prepare to taste them.

If you are in a hurry, you can use ready-made shortcrust pastry which, combined with a good quality jam, will still guarantee a delicious result.

Chosing the jam for tartlets

Shortcrust pastry is a versatile base that matches perfectly with a wide range of jams, allowing you to experiment and satisfy all tastes.

Strawberry jam is always a winning choice, with its slightly acidic flavor it creates a unique and particular contrast with the sweetness of the mixture. However, the world of jams offers an infinite variety of flavors to explore: wild berry jam, for example, adds an intense and complex note, while orange marmalade infuses a Christmas atmosphere, perfect for cold winter days.

For those who dare, more particular jams such as apricot or fig jams can give a surprising and decisive twist to the dessert. Each version promises a unique culinary experience, inviting you to experiment and discover new flavour combinations.

If you have children at home, let them choose: the little ones often have strong tastes and will be thrilled to personalize the tartlets with you!

tartellette con la marmellata

Storage

Your delicious jam tartlets will stay fresh and tasty for 3-4 days if properly stored. The secret is to store them in an airtight container at room temperature, away from heat sources and humidity.

This method will allow you to preserve the fragrance of the pastry and the softness of the jam, giving you a sweet and satisfying snack for several days after preparation.