Recipe of Finnish Christmas tarts

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1/2 cup plum jam
• 12 teaspoons of whipped cream
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut it into 12 even squares.

3. 3

   In the center of each square, place a teaspoon of plum jam.

4. 4

   To create the iconic star shape, make diagonal cuts from each corner of the square, stopping just short of the jam.

5. 5

   Fold every other corner of the square towards the center, slightly overlapping the jam.

6. 6

   Beat the egg and brush it over the pastries for a golden finish.

7. 7

   Place the tarts on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until they are beautifully golden and puffed.

8. 8

   Let the tarts cool slightly, and then dust them with powdered sugar.

9. 9

   Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and enjoy your homemade Joulutorttu. Hyvää joulua! (Merry Christmas!)