Description
Delicate mini raspberry almond tarts showcase French pastry elegance with balanced sweet-tart flavors. Buttery almond crust and fresh raspberry filling create an irresistible dessert experience you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 – 2 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Prepare the almond crust by blending flour, almond flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor.
- Cut cold butter into the dry mixture, pulsing until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Incorporate egg yolk and ice water gradually, processing until the dough forms a cohesive texture.
- Gently press the dough into mini tart pans, ensuring even coverage on bottom and sides.
- Refrigerate the tart shells for 15 minutes to firm up the dough.
- Cream butter and sugar in a bowl until light and airy, using an electric mixer.
- Blend in egg and almond extract until thoroughly combined.
- Fold in almond flour and all-purpose flour, mixing until just incorporated.
- Distribute the almond filling evenly across the chilled tart shells.
- Bake at 350F (175C) for 15-20 minutes, watching for golden crust and set filling.
- Allow tarts to cool completely within the pans after removing from the oven.
- Artfully place fresh raspberries atop the cooled tarts.
- Finish by delicately dusting with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 15 minutes to prevent shrinkage and ensure a crisp, flaky crust during baking.
- Use cold butter and handle the dough minimally to maintain a tender, delicate texture in the almond crust.
- Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version of these delightful mini tarts.
- Swap fresh raspberries with other seasonal berries like blueberries or strawberries to create delicious flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg