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Joulutorttu: Finnish Christmas Pastries with Puff Pastry · Yomyu
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Nutrition:
160kcal
2 gProtein
19 gCarbohydrates
8 gFat

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Several baked Joulutorttu made with puff pastry and jam filling with a little icing sugar on baking paper, with a sprig of fir beside them.
Several baked Joulutorttu made with puff pastry and jam filling with a little icing sugar on baking paper, with a sprig of fir beside them.

Joulutorttu – Finnish Christmas Stars from Puff Pastry

Crisp Finnish Christmas stars from puff pastry with a fruity jam filling. This traditional Christmas bake is quick and easy to prepare.

30 minEasy12 Servings
OmasRezepte

Ingredients

5 Ingredients

Adjust servings
Servings12

Method

4 Steps
  1. 1

    Prepare the puff pastry
    Cut the puff pastry into 12 squares. Cut the corners diagonally towards the centre and place 1 tbsp jam in the middle.

    Puff pastry cut into squares with the corners cut diagonally and a dollop of jam in the centre.
  2. 2

    Shape the Christmas stars
    Fold every second point towards the centre from each pastry square so that the typical pinwheel shape forms.

    A filled pastry square where every second point has been folded towards the centre to create a pinwheel shape.
  3. 3

    Secure the pastry points
    Gently press the folded pastry points together in the centre so that the Finnish Christmas stars keep their shape.

    A shaped puff pastry star with jam in the centre, whose points overlap in the middle.
  4. 4

    Bake the Christmas stars
    Brush with beaten egg and water and bake until golden brown at 220 °C for approx. 12–15 minutes. Leave the Joulutorttu to cool and dust with icing sugar.

    Two shaped Joulutorttu are spaced apart on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

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