Ingredients and Weight: - All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) - Unsalted butter (cold and cubed): 1 cup (227 grams) - Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 tablespoons (19 grams) - Salt: 1/4 teaspoon - Ice water: 1-2 tablespoons - Raspberry jam: 1 cup (227 grams) - Almond extract: 1/2 teaspoon - Almond paste: 1/2 cup (57 grams) - Egg yolk: 1 large - Heavy cream: 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) - Icing sugar: 1 cup (120 grams)
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
Difficulty Level: 3 (Medium)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. 3. Add the butter and use your fingers to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. 4. Add the ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. 5. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch. 7. Cut out 8 circles of dough using a 3-inch cookie cutter. 8. Place the dough circles in a greased 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. 9. Trim the edges and prick the bottom of the tarts with a fork. 10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. 11. While the tarts are baking, make the almond filling. In a food processor, combine the almond paste, egg yolk, heavy cream, and almond extract. Process until smooth. 12. Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the bottom of the tarts. 13. Top with the almond filling. 14. Return the tarts to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until the filling is set. 15. Let the tarts cool completely before dusting with icing sugar.
Nutritional Information: Per serving: - Calories: 350 - Fat: 20 grams - Carbohydrates: 35 grams - Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics: - Sweet and flavorful - Buttery, flaky crust - Creamy and nutty almond filling - Tart and tangy raspberry jam - Perfect for dessert or afternoon tea
User Comments: - "These tarts are absolutely delicious! The crust is so flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful." - "I love the combination of raspberries and almonds in these tarts." - "These are the perfect dessert for a special occasion." - "I'm not a huge fan of tarts, but these are amazing!" - "These tarts are so easy to make and they look so impressive."
Special Precautions and Tips: - Be sure to use cold butter when making the crust. This will help prevent the butter from melting and making the crust tough. - If you don't have a 3-inch cookie cutter, you can use a glass or cup with a 3-inch diameter to cut out the dough circles. - Let the tarts cool completely before dusting with icing sugar. This will help prevent the icing sugar from melting.