Peanut Butter & Jelly Tart
Peanut Butter & Jelly Tart! This All-American tart boasts the flavors of a classic PB & J in tart form! A great take-along for summer potlucks, Memorial Day and the 4th of July.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a fluted tart pan (with removable bottom) or pie plate with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated and confectioners' sugars, beating until well incorporated and smooth.Mix in egg and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture a little at a time and combine until a soft dough forms.
- Take half of the dough, and press into bottom of greased tart pan and up the sides. Spoon strawberry jam in the center of the dough, and spread carefully, leaving a ½ inch border all the way around.
- With half of the remaining dough, create a rim around the tart, pressing carefully to adhere. Using the rest of the dough, create shapes {if desired}, balls, or dollop by the spoonful over the top of the jam.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden around the edge of the crust. Remove from oven and allow tart to cool for about 15-20 minute to allow the jam to set. Carefully remove ring and transfer to a serving plate.
Notes
Adapted from Food Network Magazine