English Cherubs
Delight your taste buds with English Cherubs, a quick and irresistible pastry treat that’s as elegant as it is simple to make. Featuring layers of buttery puff pastry enveloping a vibrant fruit jam filling, these flaky, golden squares are finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar and a hint of crunch from a granulated sugar glaze. Perfectly suited for morning tea, an afternoon snack, or a charming dessert, this recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of bake time, making it ideal for busy bakers. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and a sweet, fruity center, these English Cherubs are destined to become a family favorite. Serve them warm or at room temperature to elevate any occasion with a touch of British-inspired elegance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
- 1 cup Fruit jam (such as raspberry or strawberry)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out one puff pastry sheet into a rectangle approximately 12x9 inches.
Spread half of the fruit jam evenly over the rolled-out pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Roll out the second puff pastry sheet to the same size and place it over the jam-covered sheet, pressing gently to seal the edges.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash.
Brush the top of the pastry with the egg wash and sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar for a slight crunch.
Using a sharp knife or pastry cutter, slice the pastry into 12 equal rectangles or squares.
Transfer the cut pastries to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Dust the cooled pastries with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your English Cherubs with tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 611 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.1 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.2 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 304 mg | 6% | |
*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.
