Discover the joy of Gobeletti with our classic recipe. Crafted with all-purpose flour, cold butter, and a hint of lemon zest, the dough creates a crumbly texture. After a brief chill, shape the dough into tartlet forms, filling each with apricot jam. Topped with lids, these pastries bake to golden perfection, unveiling a symphony of homemade goodness. A dusting of powdered sugar adds a final touch, making each bite a moment of sweet bliss. Bon appétit! 👩🏻🍳
In a bowl, mix the flour, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Add the cold butter cubes and quickly work them with your fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Stir in the egg and lemon zest (if using) until a dough forms.
Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut out circles.
Place each dough circle into a greased small tartlet form, creating small pastry shells.
Fill each shell with apricot jam.
Cut lids from the remaining dough and place them over the apricot filling, sealing the pastries.
Bake the Gobeletti in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Let them cool in the tartlet forms, then dust with powdered sugar.
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Recipe Note
You can add approximately one teaspoon of jam into each tartlet. It’s important to control the quantity as using too much jam may cause overflow during baking, ensuring a neat and tidy result.
Goboletti Questions
Yes, you can customize the filling by using different jams according to your preference. Raspberry, strawberry, or cherry jams can be excellent alternatives to apricot.
To avoid sogginess, it's essential not to overfill the Gobeletti with jam. Using approximately one teaspoon of jam per tartlet, as mentioned in the recipe, helps control the quantity and prevents overflow during baking.
Yes, you can prepare the Gobeletti dough in advance and refrigerate it. Simply wrap the dough in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. Before using, allow it to come to room temperature for a short time to make it easier to roll out.
If you don't have tartlet forms, you can use a mini muffin tin or shape the dough into small rounds and place them on a baking sheet. Adjust the size and shape according to your available bakeware.
Yes, Gobeletti can be frozen for later enjoyment. Allow them to cool completely, then place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. When ready to eat, thaw them at room temperature or warm them in a low oven.
