Finnish Tarts

Delight in the timeless charm of Finnish Tarts, a traditional Nordic treat featuring buttery, golden layers of puff pastry enveloping a sweet and tangy prune jam center. These elegant pastries, known for their distinctive pinwheel shape, are as beautiful as they are delicious. Perfect for holiday gatherings or an afternoon coffee break, this easy-to-follow recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it a quick yet impressive dessert. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds a delicate sweetness, enhancing their visual and flavor appeal. Serve these flaky, fruit-filled pastries warm or at room temperature, and transport your taste buds to the heart of Finnish culinary tradition.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 pieces puff pastry sheets
• 200 grams prune jam
• 20 grams all-purpose flour (for dusting)
• 1 piece egg (beaten, for egg wash)
• 10 grams powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheets to ensure they are evenly thick. If pre-rolled, simply unroll the sheets.

Step 3

Cut each puff pastry sheet into 6 equal squares, resulting in a total of 12 squares.

Step 4

Using a sharp knife, make diagonal slits from each corner of the pastry squares toward the center, stopping about 1 cm (0.5 inch) from the center to leave space for the filling.

Step 5

Place a teaspoon of prune jam in the center of each square.

Step 6

Fold every other corner of each square toward the center, pressing lightly to secure, creating a pinwheel shape.

Step 7

Transfer the tarts onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each tart.

Step 8

Brush the tarts lightly with beaten egg to ensure a golden finish when baked.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.

Step 10

Allow the tarts to cool slightly on a wire rack before dusting them with powdered sugar, if desired.

Step 11

Serve the Finnish Tarts warm or at room temperature and enjoy their sweet, flaky goodness!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	380 grams (380.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1235

Total Fat 41.10g	53%
Saturated Fat 11.70g	59%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 186mg	62%
Sodium 562mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 208.30g	76%
Dietary Fiber 12.60g	45%
Total Sugars 111.90g
Protein 16.30g	33%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 687mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.2%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 65.7%