Almond Crostata Recipe

Name: Almond Crostata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ cup butter, at room temperature; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (I just used more butter); 2 teaspoons rum; 5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 2 large eggs; 5 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 2 cups slivered almonds; 1 cup walnuts, chopped; 5 tablespoons Amaretto

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup butter, at room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (I just used more butter)
2 teaspoons rum
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 large eggs
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups slivered almonds
1 cup walnuts, chopped
5 tablespoons Amaretto

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Lightly grease a 9 x 13 pan.
3
For the crust, combine the flour and baking powder.
4
Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl, then beat in the eggs.
5
Beat in the vegetable shortening and rum.
6
Gradually add the flour mixture.
7
Divide the dough into 2 pieces, with one twice as large as the other.
8
On a floured surface, roll out the larger piece to a 9 x 13 rectangle.
9
Place the dough in the prepared pan.
10
For the filling, melt the chocolate over low heat (a double boiler is good for this).
11
When smooth, remove from heat.
12
Lightly beat the eggs in a large bowl.
13
Beat in the sugar.
14
Beat in the melted chocolate and almond extract.
15
Stir in the nuts.
16
Spread the chocolate filling over the crust in the pan.
17
Roll the remaining dough into 1/4 inch thick rectangle.
18
Cut into 1/2 inch wide strips and arrange in a lattice pattern over the chocolate.
19
Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the lattice is golden.
20
Sprinkle the Amaretto over the hot cookies.
21
Let cool slightly in the pan before cutting into bars.

1551

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ cup butter, at room temperature, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Almond Crostata falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond Crostata

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