To prepare these delicious cherry jam tarts, the first step is to mix the dry ingredients: flour, salt, and sugar. Using a mixer, combine these ingredients until you achieve a uniform mixture. Then, add the butter cut into cubes, continuing to mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. This texture is essential for obtaining a tender and flavorful dough.
After reaching the desired consistency, add the vanilla essence, which will bring a pleasant aroma and a hint of sweetness, and start incorporating cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough becomes homogeneous. It is important not to add too much water so that you maintain the fragile texture of the dough. Once you have obtained a well-bound dough, wrap it in aluminum foil and let it chill for an hour. This step will help the dough firm up, making it easier to roll out later.
After the resting time has passed, take 2/3 of the dough and roll it out on a work surface sprinkled with a little flour, until it reaches an even thickness of about 3-5 mm. Meanwhile, prepare the mini tart molds: grease them with margarine and dust them with flour to prevent sticking. Using a glass or a cutter, cut out circles of dough and place them in the prepared molds. Make sure the dough is well spread in the molds and, using a fork, prick the bottom of the dough to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
Fill each tart with cherry jam, preferably homemade, for an authentic and personalized taste. From the remaining dough, cut thin strips that you will arrange on top as a lid, giving a rustic and attractive appearance.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the tarts inside, allowing them to bake until the dough turns golden and crispy. Once you have taken them out of the oven, let them cool slightly before removing them from the molds. The waiting time may seem long, especially since your two children will wonder when they can enjoy the freshly baked treats. These cherry jam tarts are not just a dessert, but also a way to bring happiness in every bite, transforming family moments into unforgettable memories.
After reaching the desired consistency, add the vanilla essence, which will bring a pleasant aroma and a hint of sweetness, and start incorporating cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough becomes homogeneous. It is important not to add too much water so that you maintain the fragile texture of the dough. Once you have obtained a well-bound dough, wrap it in aluminum foil and let it chill for an hour. This step will help the dough firm up, making it easier to roll out later.
After the resting time has passed, take 2/3 of the dough and roll it out on a work surface sprinkled with a little flour, until it reaches an even thickness of about 3-5 mm. Meanwhile, prepare the mini tart molds: grease them with margarine and dust them with flour to prevent sticking. Using a glass or a cutter, cut out circles of dough and place them in the prepared molds. Make sure the dough is well spread in the molds and, using a fork, prick the bottom of the dough to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
Fill each tart with cherry jam, preferably homemade, for an authentic and personalized taste. From the remaining dough, cut thin strips that you will arrange on top as a lid, giving a rustic and attractive appearance.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the tarts inside, allowing them to bake until the dough turns golden and crispy. Once you have taken them out of the oven, let them cool slightly before removing them from the molds. The waiting time may seem long, especially since your two children will wonder when they can enjoy the freshly baked treats. These cherry jam tarts are not just a dessert, but also a way to bring happiness in every bite, transforming family moments into unforgettable memories.
Ingredients
For the dough: 230 g cold butter, 350 g flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 vanilla essence, 60 ml cold water, 1 jar of cherry jam.