Exquisite Finnish Prune Tarts
Experience the delight of these exquisite Finnish Prune Tarts. A delicate pastry filled with a rich prune puree, these tarts are a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, sure to impress any palate. Take your baking skills to the next level with this elegant and flavorful dessert.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 3 | cups flour |
| 1 | cup butter |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | (8 ounce) carton (8 ounce) carton cottage cheese or cream cheese |
| 1 | cup milk, to soften |
| 1 | lb dried pitted prunes |
| 3 | cups water |
| 1⁄2 | cup sugar (more or less to taste, use 1/4 fructose for sugar-free version) |
Instructions
Preparation Instructions | |
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| 1. | Blend the dough ingredients together using a pastry blender until well combined. |
| 2. | Add milk as needed to soften the dough to the right consistency. |
| 3. | Divide the dough into 4 small or 2 large balls, cover, and chill overnight. |
| 4. | In a saucepan, cook the dried prunes in water until they are soft. Drain and either press them through a wire strainer or puree them in a blender. |
| 5. | Add sugar to the prune mixture, stirring well to combine. |
| 6. | Roll out the dough into a large square and cut it into 3-inch squares. Place a mound of the prune filling in the center of each square. |
| 7. | With scissors, cut each corner from the top to within 1/2 inch of the center. Fold one half of each corner towards the center to create a star or pinwheel shape. |
| 8. | Place the tarts on an ungreased baking sheet. Optionally, sprinkle coarse grain sugar over the tarts for added sweetness. |
| 9. | Let the tarts stand for 10 minutes before baking. |
| 10. | Bake the tarts in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 7 to 10 minutes, or until they are light golden brown (they should remain relatively pale). |
| 11. | Remove the tarts from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 152.4 kcal |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 8.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Sugar | 4.5 g |
Published on Aug 14, 2024 by Luminița