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Quick & Easy English Jam Tarts

Deliciously small pastries filled with your favorite jam, these tarts are quick to make and perfect for snacks, tea, or light desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: British
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Fillings
  • 1 roll Refrigerated pie dough Each roll gives about 11-12 tarts
  • 1 assortment Assortment of jams or jellies Use your favorite flavors
Toppings
  • to taste Powdered sugar or cream cheese frosting Optional for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Use a glass cup or a round cookie cutter (about 2.5 inches) to cut out rounds from the pastry dough. Reroll scraps to maximize usage.
  3. Gently push the rounds into greased mini muffin pan holes.
  4. Put about 3/4 to 1 teaspoon of jam or jelly into each round.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 16 minutes.
  2. Let cool in the pans for about 2 minutes, then use a sharp knife to remove them and cool on racks.
Serving
  1. Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar or add a dab of frosting on each tart.

Notes

For a protein boost, consider topping with Greek yogurt mixed with vanilla protein powder. Store cooled tarts in an airtight container for 1-2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze for longer storage.