English Tea Pastries

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 7

Sweet and crispy English Tea Pastries to pair with your tea time

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

10 min

Cook

13 min

Ready In

23 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls ( 8 rolls per package )
	3 tablespoons strawberry fruit preserves ( or jam ) or 3 tablespoons raspberry fruit preserves ( or jam )
	1 tablespoon butter , melted
	1 tablespoon chopped blanched almond
	1 tablespoon confectioners ' sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

226

Sugar

12g

Fat

14g

English Tea Pastries are easy and delicious to eat, which makes them a perfect afternoon snack paired with tea. These pastries are crescent-shaped rolls filled with your choice of strawberry or raspberry fruit preserves. They are brushed with melted butter, sprinkled with chopped blanched almonds and dusted with confectioners' sugar. The combination of butter and fruit preserves creates a delicious flavour and recipe that is guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C ). Grease a baking sheet.
2.	Separate dough into 8 triangles. On each triangle, spread 1/2 teaspoon of preserves to within 1/4 inch of edge. Roll up lightly, starting at shortest side, rolling to opposite point.
3.	Arrange pastries on prepared baking sheet. Brush each pastry with melted butter. Sprinkle with chopped almond.
4.	Bake at 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C ) for 11 to 13 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes then sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

PROS

These pastries taste great and pair well with tea and other hot drinks.

They are easy to make and require only a few ingredients.

CONS

These pastries are relatively high in calories and sugar content.
Those with a sweet tooth must be careful when consuming them.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These English Tea Pastries offer little when it comes to nutrition, they do contain a good amount of carbohydrates and fats. However, having these as a treat or dessert once in a while can be a sweet pick-me-up moment.