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Joulutorttu
Finland
Eaten every morning during Simbang Gabi — the nine nights of pre-dawn masses in December.
Finnish Christmas tarts — puff pastry pinwheels filled with prune jam, dusted with icing sugar. The most eagerly anticipated Christmas treat in Finland.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
470 kcal
Serves
12
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
500gpuff pastry, rolled out
200gprune jam or plum jam
1egg, beaten
icing sugarto dust
Method
1
Roll pastry thin. Cut into squares. Make diagonal cuts from each corner towards the centre.
2
Place a spoonful of jam in the centre. Fold every other corner point to the centre. Press to seal.
3
Glaze with egg. Bake at 200°C for 15-20 minutes. Dust with icing sugar.
Chef's Tip
Press the folded corners firmly — they open up during baking if not properly sealed.
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