Italian Almond Tart Recipe

Name: Italian Almond Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup natural almonds (4 ounces); 1 large egg yolk; 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract; 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons fine cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; Roasted Red Grapes; Champagne Sabayon

Servings: persons

3/4 cup natural almonds (4 ounces)
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons fine cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Roasted Red Grapes
Champagne Sabayon

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Butter a 9-inch springform pan.
3
Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes, until golden.
4
Let cool slightly, then coarsely chop the almonds.
5
Leave the oven on.
6
In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk with the orange zest and the extracts.
7
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal and salt.
8
Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or rub it in with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
9
Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar and the toasted almonds.
10
Gently work in the egg yolk mixture with your hands; the dough should be crumbly.
11
Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and loosely press the crumbs; the surface should be uneven.
12
Bake for 40 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
13
Transfer to a rack and let cool completely before unmolding.
14
Break the tart into large pieces.
15
Pile on a platter with the Roasted Red Grapes and serve with the Champagne Sabayon.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup natural almonds (4 ounces), 1 large egg yolk, 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract, and more.

Yes, Italian 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.

Italian Almond Tart

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