Almond Tart (Tarta de Almendras) Recipe

Name: Almond Tart (Tarta de Almendras)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 pound shelled almonds (see note below); 3 large eggs; 4 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; pinch of salt; Sweet Basque Cream; confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 pound shelled almonds (see note below)
3 large eggs
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
pinch of salt
Sweet Basque Cream
confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Lightly butter a 10-inch pie plate.
3
In a blender, blend the sugar and lemon zest until they are well mixed.
4
Add the almonds, and blend again until the almonds are ground fine.
5
Add the eggs, egg yolks, and butter, and blend until all the contents are well mixed.
6
Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
7
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
8
Scrape the batter into the pan, and smooth the top.
9
Bake the tart on the center rack of the oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean but the tart is still moist.
10
Let it cool on a wire rack.
11
Spoon Sweet Basque Cream onto each plate, and set a tart wedge on top.
12
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve.
13
Note: Almonds, easy to find in any supermarket, are most commonly sold raw or blanched.
14
Buy raw almonds, if possible.
15
Because you will be grinding the nuts, it doesn't matter whether they're whole or sliced when you buy them.

880

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, 1/2 pound shelled almonds (see note below), 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Almond Tart (Tarta de Almendras) 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.

Almond Tart (Tarta de Almendras)

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