Step into the charming world of tea-time treats with these Classic Tea-Time Gobeletti, dainty pastries filled with the sweet tang of apricot jam, perfect for a refined snack.
Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
- 200 g of all-purpose flour
- 100 g of cold butter, diced into small cubes for easy blending
- 50 g of powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 whole egg, the binding golden touch
- A pinch of salt, to balance the sweetness
- Grated zest of one lemon, for a citrus whisper
- Apricot jam, the jewel-like filling
Method:
- Begin the pastry by combining flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a welcoming bowl.
- Introduce the cold butter, working it in with nimble fingers until the mix resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Welcome the egg and lemon zest into the mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
- Gather the dough into a gentle ball, wrap it lovingly in plastic, and let it rest in the cool embrace of the refrigerator for 30 minutes, a short slumber.
- As the dough chills, preheat your oven to a warm 180°C.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a submissive thickness and cut out circles to fit your tartlet molds.
- Press each circle into the molds, forming the base of your Gobeletti.
- Anoint each base with a spoonful of apricot jam, the amber essence of the pastry.
- From the remaining dough, fashion lids to cap the jam-filled bases, sealing the sweet treasure inside.
- Bake the assembled Gobeletti for 20-25 minutes, until they don a golden crown.
- Allow them to cool within their metal forms before liberating them, then dust with a snowfall of powdered sugar.
Pair these Classic Tea-Time Gobeletti with your favorite brew, and let the blend of buttery pastry and fruity jam transport you to a place of comfort and elegance. Here's to a delightful baking adventure and the joy of a well-made pastry. Cheers! 👩🏻🍳🍑🥧
