Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of this French Almond Tart, a sophisticated dessert that marries a buttery Pâte Sucrée crust with a luscious almond cream frangipane filling. With its elegant presentation and rich, nutty flavor, this tart is perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to festive celebrations. The unique texture makes it a standout choice on any dessert table. Simple ingredients come together seamlessly, allowing you to create a show-stopping treat that can be prepared ahead of time, letting the flavors meld beautifully before serving.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/3 cups almond flour
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- For the crust: In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, almond flour, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until crumbly. Mix in the egg until dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough and fit into a tart pan. Bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- For the filling: Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Mix in salt and eggs one at a time, then incorporate almond flour and regular flour.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust and top with sliced almonds. Bake for an additional 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for at least an hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 124mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
Keywords: Use cold butter for a flaky crust. Don’t overmix the filling to keep it light. Add vanilla extract or orange zest to enhance flavor.