Feeling creative and the sugar rush from the jar of strawberry jam you have been hooked onto? Or perhaps you have lost the appetite of spreading it over your same old toast? Look no further, for we have some snacky desserts made with strawberry jam, whichever kind you might have at hand. Make them for yourself or your loved ones when you have some time at hand and want to make something that does not need too many ingredients or utensils. These also fall under simple birthday ideas, especially as treats for a party or the perfect gifts.
1. Strawberry Roll(Serves 8)
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 100 gm + 25 gm white sugar
- 120 gm all-purpose flour
- 240 gm pulpy strawberry jam
- Decoration: Icing sugar, diced strawberries
Instructions
- You will need a 9x13-inch sheet pan, line it with parchment paper, set it aside and preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Take a mixing bowl and an electric whisk, manual one will do as well. Add the eggs, then the white sugar, as per taste, and mix until the eggs turn a pale yellow and triple in volume.
- Add the flour into the bowl and take care not to beat down the volumised eggs. Mix until combined with the egg-sugar duo.
- Using a spatula spread the batter on the sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes until the cake rises and is springy to the touch. Insert a toothpick to check, minimal crumbs equals done.
- Once baked, quickly grab a clean kitchen towel, cover the cake with it and from the shorter side, roll the cake with the towel.
- Let the cake roll cool for another 10 minutes. This allows the cake to develop muscle memory.
- Unroll the cake, remove the towel and spread the strawberry jam on it, sprinkle some chia seeds for a little crunch.
- Roll it back up, sprinkle icing sugar and arrange diced strawberries on its surface. Your roll or roulade is ready, cut into mini rolls and serve.
2. Strawberry panna cotta(Makes 8 servings)
Ingredients
- 720 ml heavy whipping cream (3 cups)
- 100 gm granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
- 1 tbsp gelatin powder
- 400 gm plain full-fat yoghurt (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- A jar of strawberry jam
Instructions
- Take a bowl fill it with a little water and put the gelatin in it to bloom. Meanwhile grease your panna cotta moulds, ramekins or heatproof dessert glasses.
- Pour the heavy cream into a small saucepan and add the sugar. Heat over medium heat, let it simmer, don’t boil.
- Drain the water from the gelatin and add them to the saucepan. Now, keep stirring until the gelatin is incorporated, it will melt.
- Remove from heat and let the liquid cool, it should be warm to the touch. Pour the vanilla extract and the yoghurt into the liquid, whisking as you add.
- Pour the mixture into the ramekins, moulds or glasses equally.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Cover with a plastic film to prevent the dessert from absorbing unwanted smells.
- After the panna cotta sets, upturn them onto serving plates and place a spoonful of strawberry jam on top of each pudding.
3. Strawberry Oatmeal crumble bars(Makes 2 dozen)
Ingredients
- 150 gm all-purpose flour
- 100 gm instant oats
- 100 gm granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 170 gm melted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 240 gm chunky strawberry jam
- 50 gm sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Take a bowl and add flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and salt, and combine.
- Add the butter and vanilla extract next and mix it well.
- Set aside 1 cup or 100 gm of the crumble aside for later.
- Take a baking pan, 13x9-inch sized, and spread the rest of the crumble mixture in it.
- Spread the chunky strawberry jam over the crumble layer.
- In the bowl with the crumb mixture set aside, add the shredded coconut and mix well.
- Sprinkle this over the jam and bake, for 20-30 minutes at 180°C. Keep a watch for the crumble bar to brown.
8. Remove from heat and while it's still warm, cut into bars and serve or store for later, in an air-tight container.