Tarta De Almendras (Almond Tart) Recipe

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

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
1/2 lb almonds, shelled
3 large eggs
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup pouring custard

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F Lightly butter a 10-inch pie plate.
2
In a blender, blend the sugar and lemon zest until they are well mixed. Add the almonds, and blend again until the almonds are ground fine.
3
Add the eggs, egg yolks, and butter, and blend until all the contents are well mixed.
4
Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
5
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dry ingredients are incorporated. Scrape the batter into the pan, and smooth the top.
6
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. Let it cool on a wire rack.
7
Spoon Basque Cream onto each plate, and set a tart wedge on top. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve.

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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 lemon zest, grated, 1/2 lb almonds, shelled, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Tarta De Almendras (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.

Tarta De Almendras (Almond Tart)

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