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Sweet Scandinavian Delights: Raspberry Slices Recipe

Get ready to indulge in a sweet and tangy treat that’s perfect for sharing with friends over a cup of coffee or tea. Danish chef and writer Trine Hahnemann brings us a delightful recipe for Raspberry Slices from her cookbook “Scandi Bites: 50 Recipes for Sweet Treats, Party Food, and Other Little Scandinavian Snacks”.

The Perfect Bite-Sized Dessert

These Raspberry Slices are a masterclass in petite patisserie, packed with a homemade raspberry jam that’s surprisingly easy to make. With a total preparation time of just one hour, you can satisfy your sweet tooth anytime.

Gather Your Ingredients

For the Raspberry Slices:

• 1 quantity Raspberry Jam (see recipe below)
• 1 ½ cups plain flour, plus more for dusting
• 5 Tbsp icing sugar
• Scant ½ cup cold butter, chopped
• ½ egg, lightly beaten
• 7⁄8 cup icing sugar
• Pink sprinkles

For the Raspberry Jam:

• 10 ½ oz frozen raspberries
• ½ cup caster or granulated sugar

Make the Raspberry Slices

To create the base, sift the flour and icing sugar into a bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles crumbs. Add the egg and stir until the pastry comes together in a ball. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 40 × 22cm/16 × 9in, then cut into two rectangular pieces. Prick each with a skewer and bake for 20 minutes. Let them cool on a wire rack.

Assemble and Decorate

Place one base on a sheet of baking parchment. Mix the icing sugar with 2 Tbsp of water and whisk until smooth. Spread evenly on the base and let set for 30 minutes. Place the other base on a wooden chopping board and spread with the raspberry jam. Top with the iced base, sprinkle with pink sprinkles, and cut into smaller triangular pieces.

Make the Raspberry Jam

Place the frozen raspberries in a small heavy-based saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring constantly. Add the sugar and let the jam simmer for 20 minutes. Let it cool, and it should be very thick.

Enjoy your delicious Raspberry Slices, perfect for sharing or storing in an airtight container for up to 5 days!