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Raspberry-Almond Tart

Created by the University of Massachusetts Amherst Dining team on behalf of Almond Board of California
Almonds

Difficulty

Medium

Prep Time

45 minutes

Ingredients
Serves: 6
For the Tarts
  • 6 oz unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 oz Extra fine granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Lemon zest
  • 3 oz Eggs
  • 1 oz Egg yolks
  • 6 oz Super fine Almond flour
  • 2 oz Cake flour
  • 6 each 4-inch tart shells
  • 3 oz Raspberry preserves
  • 50 ea Fresh raspberries
For the Garnish
  • 2 oz Simple syrup
  • 4 oz Sliced almonds
  • Confectioners’ sugar
Preparation
For the Tarts
  1. In a stand mixer, combine the butter and sugar. Using a paddle attachment, cream until light and fluffy.
  2. Scrape down the bowl and add the zest, eggs, and yolk. Mix until combined.
  3. Scrape down the bowl and add the almond flour and cake flour, mixing until combined. Scrape the bowl and mix again to ensure an even mix.
  4. Evenly spread a thin layer of preserves over the bottom of each tart shell.
  5. Using a piping bag with an open tip, pipe the almond filling into the shells, filling them about halfway.
  6. Arrange about 12 raspberries over the surface of each tart.
  7. Bake the tarts on a sheet pan at 345°F for 30 to 40 minutes, until the filling is firm and lightly golden.
For the Garnish
  1. Toss the almonds with the simple syrup and spread them on a silicone baking mat.
  2. Bake at 345°F until golden brown. Remove and let cool.
  3. Garnish each tart with the candied almonds and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
Nutritional Info
Per Serving
NAME AMOUNT
Calories 719.58
Total Fat 49.171
Saturated Fat 15.554
Trans Fat 0.005
Cholesterol 110.06
Sodium 24.420
Total Carbohydrate 63.409
Dietary Fiber 8.657
Total Sugars 42.644
Protein 12.833
Vitamin D 0.395
Calcium 150.66
Iron 2.813
Potassium 436.21
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