Description
Delicate almond tartlets topped with fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar — a luxurious yet simple dessert perfect for any elegant table.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup almond flour (for filling)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup strawberries, halved
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup red currants
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 4 mini tart pans (4-inch diameter).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla.
- Mix in all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Press dough into the bottom and sides of each tart pan. Prick base with a fork.
- Bake crusts for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare almond filling: beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg, then mix in almond flour, all-purpose flour, and almond extract.
- Spoon almond filling into each tart crust, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden and puffed. Let cool.
- Top cooled tartlets with fresh raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and red currants.
- Lightly dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use any combination of berries based on what’s in season.
- Tartlets can be made a day in advance and topped with berries just before serving.
- For a nut-free version, substitute frangipane with pastry cream and omit almond flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg