Almond Tart Recipe

Name: Almond Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the crust:; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 cup (or 1 stick) butter at room temperature; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; zest of 1/2 lemon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons ice water; 2 tablespoons apricot jam; For the filling:; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter at melted; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; zest of 1/2 lemon; 2 tablespoons semolina; 1 tablespoon apricot jam; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder; 2 cups whole almonds with skins; sliced almonds for finishing

Servings: persons

For the crust:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup (or 1 stick) butter at room temperature
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
zest of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons ice water
2 tablespoons apricot jam
For the filling:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter at melted
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
zest of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons semolina
1 tablespoon apricot jam
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
2 cups whole almonds with skins
sliced almonds for finishing

1
Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C)
2
Toast almonds in a non-greased frying pan for 2-3 mins constantly stirring. Crush almonds in food processer and set aside.
3
Mix together, 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
4
In a medium mixing bowl mix 1/2 cup butter with 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the zest of 1/2 lemon.
5
Add dry ingredients to wet, adjusting the consistancy with ice water, do not over- knead.
6
Pour dough in pie crust, and brush 2 tablesoons apricot jam over surface
7
Prepare the filling by combing 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons semolina, 1 tablespoon apricot jam, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder. Add eggs 1 at a time, then 1 teaspoon vanilla and zest of 1/2 a lemon.
8
When well mixed, add in the now crushed almonds and pour over pie crust.
9
Sprinkle top of pie with sliced almonds and allow to bake for 30 to 35 mins or until golden brown and filling is set.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the crust:, 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 cup (or 1 stick) butter at room temperature, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Almond Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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