Almond Tassies Recipe

Name: Almond Tassies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 egg yolks; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 can (8 ounces) almond paste; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided; 2 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 3 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

1
In a bowl, cream the butter, sugar and egg yolks. Gradually add flour and salt. Divide dough into fourths; roll each portion into 12 small balls. Press each ball onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased miniature muffin cup; set aside.
2
For filling, combine almond paste, 1 cup sugar, egg yolks and lemon juice in a large bowl. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; beat in vanilla and remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Beat into the almond mixture.
3
Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 325u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire racks for 10 minutes. Carefully remove tassies from pans.

2456

kcal

Calories

170

Fat

195

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 egg yolks, 3 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Almond Tassies 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 Tassies

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