Egg Tarts with Almonds Recipe

Name: Egg Tarts with Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting work surface; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 cup cold nonhydrogenated vegetable shortening, such as Earth Balance; 1 large egg; 1 Tbs. sugar; 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk; ⅔ cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 egg yolks; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; 12 whole almonds

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting work surface
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup cold nonhydrogenated vegetable shortening, such as Earth Balance
1 large egg
1 Tbs. sugar
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
⅔ cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
12 whole almonds

1
To make Dough: Sift together flour and salt in large bowl.
2
Cut shortening into flour using two knives or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3
Whisk together egg and sugar in separate bowl.
4
Stir into flour mixture.
5
Add 4 to 5 Tbs.
6
cold water, just enough to make dough stick together.
7
Shape dough into ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill 1 hour, or overnight.
8
Preheat oven to 325F.
9
Spray 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
10
To make Filling: Place milk, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla and almond extracts in blender, and blend until smooth.
11
Strain through fine mesh strainer into small pitcher or 4-cup measuring cup.
12
Roll out chilled Dough to 1/8-inch thickness on well-floured work surface.
13
Cut out 12 rounds with 3-inch round cookie cutter.
14
Press Dough rounds into prepared muffin pan.
15
Fill crusts three-quarters full with Filling.
16
Bake 15 minutes.
17
Top each tart with 1 almond, and bake 15 to 20 minutes more, or until custard is set.
18
Cool; then unmold tarts using knife tip to loosen.

2423

kcal

Calories

166

Fat

176

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 all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting work surface, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 cup cold nonhydrogenated vegetable shortening, such as Earth Balance, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Egg Tarts with Almonds 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.

Egg Tarts with Almonds

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