Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour: This is the base of your tart crust, giving it structure and that delicious, flaky texture.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar: This adds sweetness and ensures the crust is tender and melts in your mouth.
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter: Butter is key for a rich, flaky crust.
- 1 egg yolk: Adds richness to the dough and helps bind everything together.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract: A touch of vanilla to complement the almond filling.
- 1/2 cup almond meal: This adds a nice nutty flavor to the tart filling, making it rich and smooth.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar: Sweetens the almond cream without overpowering it.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter: To make the almond cream filling extra rich.
- 1 egg: This binds the almond cream filling and gives it a smooth texture.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: For a little extra flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract: This enhances the almond flavor and gives the cream filling that signature nuttiness.
- 1 cup fresh raspberries: For topping and adding a refreshing tartness.
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Tart Crusts
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with mini tart pans or muffin liners to make sure the crusts come out easily.
- Prepare the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and powdered sugar. Then, add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix until the dough begins to come together. If the dough feels too dry, add a teaspoon of cold water at a time until it forms a dough.
- Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for about 15-20 minutes. This helps it firm up and makes it easier to roll out.
- Roll out the dough: Once the dough has chilled, lightly flour your work surface and roll it out to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles that will fit into your mini tart pans.
- Press the dough into the pans: Gently press the dough into the pans, making sure the dough is even along the edges. Use a fork to prick the bottom of the crusts to prevent them from puffing up while baking.
- Bake the crusts: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool in the pan.
Step 2: Prepare the Almond Cream Filling
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a medium bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- Stir in the almond meal: Mix in the almond meal until the filling is thick and creamy. It should be smooth with no lumps.
- Fill the tart shells: Once the tart shells have cooled, spoon the almond cream mixture into each shell, filling them nearly to the top.
- Bake the tarts: Place the tarts back in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the almond cream is golden and set.
Step 3: Add the Fresh Raspberries
- Cool the tarts: After baking, let the tarts cool completely in the pan before removing them. This will help the filling firm up.
- Top with raspberries: Once the tarts have cooled, gently place fresh raspberries on top of each tart. Arrange them neatly for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g