Blackberry Jam Tart: The Classic Italian Cake

There Tart with Blackberry Jam It is one of the most loved and recognizable desserts of the Italian tradition. With its crumbly and buttery shortcrust pastry and the filling of NobiliRadici Blackberry Jam, it's the perfect dessert for any moment: from breakfast to a snack, from a family dessert to an unexpected guest.

The shortcrust pastry in this recipe is prepared with the Caputo '00' flour, quality butter, and medium-sized eggs, following the classic proportions that ensure the right amount of crispness without being too dry. The simplicity of the ingredients is key: few, but carefully selected.

NobiliRadici Blackberry Jam

The heart of this tart is the NobiliRadici Blackberry JamMade with select blackberries and a high percentage of fruit, it has a firm texture that doesn't collapse during baking, maintaining its intense dark purple color and fruity, slightly tart flavor. The contrast between the buttery sweetness of the pastry and the natural acidity of the blackberries creates an impeccable flavor balance.

Tart with Blackberry Jam

Many attribute the invention of the tart, as we know it today, to a nun from the convent of San Gregorio Armeno. It is said that the strips of shortcrust pastry on the surface of the cake are reminiscent of the grates used by cloistered nuns to attend religious services. Shortcrust pastry is one of the bases of pastry making. which gives softness and crumblyness to every sweet preparation.

There blackberry jam is the main ingredient of this dessert. Blackberries, a summer fruit, give a natural sweetness and an unmistakable aroma. This jam, spread generously on the shortcrust pastry, gives the roll a sweet and juicy note, creating a symphony of flavors. The presence of blackberries also gives a touch of freshness to the dessert, making it even more inviting.

A layer of crumbly shortcrust pastry embraces a generous filling of blackberry jam, creating a perfect combination of the crunchiness of the pastry and the fruity sweetness of the jam.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings 4 people

Calories 1070 kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients for Shortcrust Pastry

500 g '00' flour' Caputo
250 g Butter
110 g Egg 2 Medium

Ingredients for the filling

200 g Blackberry Jam Noble Roots

Instructions

Instructions for Shortcrust Pastry

Allow the butter to reach a lukewarm temperature before using it.
Now begin the preparation: cut the butter into cubes and pour it into a bowl. Add the powdered sugar and work the mixture with your hands or a whisk until creamy. Then add the eggs. Mix well and don't worry if the mixture isn't too smooth.
At this point, pour in all the flour at once and knead with your hands, preferably cold ones.
Once the flour has been absorbed, transfer the mixture to a work surface and knead very quickly until smooth. Avoid overworking the dough to prevent the gluten from forming, and avoid overheating it.
Now you can shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Place the dough in the center of a long sheet of parchment paper and fold the ends toward the center, covering the pastry well.
Then using a rolling pin, roll it out to the desired thickness
You can keep it like this in the refrigerator for at least an hour before using it.

Filling instructions

Add our Blackberry Jam to the shortcrust pastry

The secret of perfect shortcrust pastry

Rest in the refrigerator: after preparing the dough, wrap it in cling film and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes — it will become easier to roll out and will not shrink during cooking
Uniform thickness: roll out the pastry to a thickness of about 4–5 mm to cook it evenly without it breaking when cut
Blind cooking: if the pastry tends to swell at the bottom, prick it with a fork before adding the jam
Decorative grill: use the pastry scraps to create the classic crisscross strips on the surface — moisten the edges with water to make them stick

Variations of the Tart

Strawberry Tart: with NobiliRadici Strawberry Jam, the most classic and loved by children variant
Lemon Tart: with NobiliRadici Lemon Marmalade for a fresher, more citrusy version
Wholemeal tart: replacing half the flour with whole wheat flour for a more rustic flavor and a higher fiber content
Mini tartlets: with single-serving molds for an elegant presentation on buffets and sweet appetizers