Bakewell Tart

Name: Bakewell Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: Dough for single-crust pie; 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup finely ground almonds; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A Bakewell tart is an almond and jam-based pastry that's simple in looks but rich in flavor. Beginner bakers and professionals alike can delight in this easily adaptable dessert.

Ingredients

Dough for single-crust pie
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup finely ground almonds
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Transfer to a 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom; trim even with rim. Spread jam over bottom of crust.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Gradually beat in remaining ingredients. Spread over jam.
Bake until filling is set, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 441 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

This recipe is a wonderful combination of flavors and very easy to put together. It's similar to almond cookies. You can't go wrong with the combination of ground almond flavor and tart raspberry jam.

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