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Buttery Jam Tarts

These buttery jam tarts feature a tender vanilla-scented crust filled with your choice of glossy jam or fruit curd, creating a delightful small treat that's quick and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Really soft, but not melted.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar To create a tender, fine-crumb crust.
  • 1 each egg yolk Adds richness and helps bind the dough.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Just enough to perfume the crust.
Filling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, beat the softened butter with the powdered sugar until fluffy and lighter in color.
  3. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour just until a soft dough forms; do not overmix.
  5. Roll out the dough and cut circles to fit your tart pans.
  6. Press the dough circles into the tart pans and fill each with jam or fruit curd, leaving a little space.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the filling looks glossy.
  2. Let the tarts cool in the pans before unmolding.

Notes

For best results, use soft butter (not melted) and avoid overfilling. Cool in the pans for clean release.