The Queen Of Hearts Valentine's Jam Tarts Recipe

Bake a batch of irresistible Queen of Hearts Valentine's Jam Tarts! This recipe elevates the classic British teatime treat with adorable pastry hearts, perfect for a romantic Valentine's Day celebration or any special occasion. Learn to make melt-in-your-mouth shortcrust pastry from scratch (or use store-bought for a shortcut!), then fill them with your favorite jams – strawberry, raspberry, apricot, blackcurrant, or lemon curd. The secret? High-quality jams ensure minimal bubbling for perfectly elegant tarts. These delightful treats are guaranteed to win hearts (and impress Alice in Wonderland, if she happens to be attending your tea party!).

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 57 mins
Calories 273.1 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.5 (13 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Queen Of Hearts Valentine's Jam Tarts

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How to Make The Queen Of Hearts Valentine's Jam Tarts

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F/Gas Mark 6).
  2. **Make the pastry:** In a large bowl, sift 225g all-purpose flour. Add 110g cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, and rub into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. Gradually add 5-7 tablespoons of ice water, mixing with a knife until the dough comes together. Form into a ball, wrap in cling film, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to about 3mm thickness.
  5. Using a 7cm round cookie cutter, cut out 12-18 circles. Re-roll scraps to make more circles if needed.
  6. Using a smaller heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the same number of hearts from the remaining pastry.
  7. Butter or grease a mini muffin tin and gently press the pastry circles into each cup.
  8. Prick the base of each tart case with a fork.
  9. Bake for 6 minutes until very pale golden.
  10. Remove from oven and carefully fill each tart with 1 heaped teaspoon of your choice of jam.
  11. Top each jam-filled tart with a pastry heart.
  12. Return to the oven and bake for another 6 minutes until the pastry hearts are golden brown.
  13. Remove and let cool for a few minutes in the tin before gently lifting out with a palette knife.
  14. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  15. Once cool, arrange the tarts on a serving plate and dust with caster sugar (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

48g

Carbs

9g

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