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Christmas Tarts

Delightful and festive Christmas tarts with a flaky crust, filled with your choice of jam, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Dough
  • 2 sheets Puff pastry (thawed)
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (cold, diced) Keep butter cold for flakiness.
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon White vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Cold water
For the Filling and Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Jam (your choice of flavor) Popular options include raspberry, apricot, or strawberry.
  • 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour and kosher salt. Add the cold butter pieces and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in the white vinegar and cold water. Mix until a dough forms. Be careful not to overwork it; the dough should be slightly crumbly but cohesive.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter or a knife.
  2. Place the cut pastry shapes onto a lined baking sheet.
  3. Place about a teaspoon of jam in the center of each pastry shape. Be careful not to overfill.
  4. Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush the edges of each pastry with it.
Baking
  1. Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
  2. Once baked, let the tarts cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust them with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Store any leftover tarts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.