Vanilla Jam Swirls
Indulge in the sweet, buttery delight of Vanilla Jam Swirls, a visually stunning and irresistibly flaky treat perfect for any occasion. These delicate pinwheel cookies are made from a tender, homemade vanilla shortcrust pastry that’s wrapped around your favorite jam flavor, creating beautiful, spiraled layers of sweetness. With a texture that’s both crisp and melt-in-your-mouth, this easy-to-follow recipe features pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and granulated sugar, making it a breeze to prepare. A chilled rolling technique ensures perfect swirls every time, while a light dusting of powdered sugar adds an elegant finishing touch. Whether you’re hosting a tea party, looking for a festive holiday cookie, or simply craving a bakery-style dessert at home, Vanilla Jam Swirls are as versatile as they are delicious. Ready in under an hour, they’re sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 125 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Cold water
- 150 grams Jam (any flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and cold water.
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture while stirring with a fork. Mix until the dough comes together, being careful not to overwork it.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle approximately 30x20 cm (12x8 inches).
Spread the jam evenly over the dough, leaving a small border (about 1 cm/0.5 inch) around the edges.
Carefully roll the dough from the long side into a tight log. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another 10 minutes to firm up.
Remove the chilled log from the fridge and slice it into 1 cm (0.5-inch) thick rounds using a sharp knife.
Arrange the rounds on the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 2 cm (1 inch) of space between them.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
Allow the swirls to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.4 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.2 g | 331% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 457 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 257.0 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 322 mg | 7% | |
*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.
