The Queen of Hearts – Valentine’s Jam Tarts

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 13

Make this delicious Valentine's Jam Tarts for your loved ones!

The Queen of Hearts – Valentine’s Jam Tarts

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

12-16

Calories

250

Sugar

15g

Fat

15g

Spoil your loved ones this Valentine's Day with these delightful Queen of Hearts - Valentine's Jam Tarts! The rich buttery taste of the pastry combined with the sweet tangy flavour of lemon curd or black currant jam, topped with a sprinkle of caster sugar, is sure to impress. Whether it's for a romantic breakfast in bed or a dessert after dinner, these tarts are just what you need to make this day extra special.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together flour and butter using your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3.	Add 1 tablespoon of cold water and knead until it forms a dough.
4.	Roll out the dough onto a floured surface and cut out 12-16 circles using a cookie cutter.
5.	Place the circles into a muffin tin and prick the bottoms with a fork.
6.	Place a spoonful of lemon curd or black currant jam into each tart.
7.	Sprinkle caster sugar over the top of each tart.
8.	Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
9.	Serve warm and enjoy!

PROS

Easy and quick to make.
Perfect sweet treat for Valentine’s Day.

CONS

High in calories and sugar.
Not suitable for people with gluten or dairy intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lemon curd is a good source of vitamin C and flavonoids, while black currant jam is high in antioxidants. However, the high sugar and butter content in this recipe should be consumed in moderation.

	8 ounces plain flour
	4 ounces butter , chilled and cut into small pieces
	1 -2 tablespoon cold water
	flour , for dusting
	lemon curd or black currant jam
	caster sugar , for sprinkling