Danish Raspberry Slices

These Danish Raspberry Slices are a delightful treat, combining a crispy pastry with a sweet layer of irresistible raspberry jam. A perfect pastry to enjoy with tea or as a snack, they're surprisingly simple to make!

Ingredients

🥣 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
🍚 1 cup powdered sugar
🥄 1 teaspoon liquid vanilla extract
🧈 8 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
🥚 2 eggs
🍇 1 cup raspberry jam
🍚 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
💧 4 tablespoons water
🌈 Colored sprinkles

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar. Mix well.
Add the butter cubes and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend them into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Incorporate the liquid vanilla extract and eggs into the mixture, combining until a smooth dough forms.
Form the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

2- Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3- Roll Out the Dough:

On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Transfer the rolled dough onto the prepared baking sheet.

4- Add the Filling:

Evenly spread the raspberry jam over half of the dough rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
Fold the other half of the dough over the jam-covered side, gently pressing the edges to seal.

5- Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.

6- Prepare the Glaze:

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and water until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pastry.

7- Decorate:

Sprinkle colored sprinkles on top of the glazed pastry for a festive touch.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories per Serving: Approximately 300
Proteins: 4g
Fats: 12g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Equipment: KitchenAid Stand Mixer, OXO Pastry Cutter, Demarle Non-Stick Baking Sheet, Kitchen Craft Rolling Pin