Toasted Almond Tart
Toasted Almond Tart
A moist almond filling tops butter pastry to make this dessert special.
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40 min
Prep Time
1 hr 55 min
Total Time
10
servings Ingredients
Pastry
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons cold Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter
3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
Filling
23 cup sugar
12 cup Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter, softened
1 23 cups sliced almonds, toasted
1 teaspoon almond extract
Topping
1 cup Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream
1 tablespoon sugar
How to make
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STEP 1
Heat oven to 350°F.
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STEP 2
Place flour into bowl. Cut in 6 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in enough water with fork until flour mixture is just moistened. Shape into ball.
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STEP 3
Roll out pastry on lightly floured surface into 14x9-inch rectangle. Place into ungreased 11x7-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Prick bottom of pastry with fork. Bake 20 minutes or until pastry is light golden brown.
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STEP 4
Meanwhile, combine sugar, 1/2 cup butter, almonds, and almond extract in bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy and almonds are broken. Add eggs; mix well.
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STEP 5
Spread almond mixture onto hot, partially baked pastry. Bake 23-28 minutes or until filling feels firm to touch. Cool completely.
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STEP 6
Beat chilled whipping cream in chilled bowl at high speed until soft peaks form. Add sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form.
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STEP 7
Dollop each serving with whipped cream. Store refrigerated.
Tip #1
- Roll out pastry on lightly floured surface into 12-inch circle. Place in ungreased 9-inch round tart pan with removable bottom. Prick and bake as directed.
Tip #2
- Baked pastry with almond filling can be made ahead, wrapped and frozen for several days, if desired. Top with whipped cream just before serving.
Tip #3
- To toast almonds, spread evenly in shallow pan. Bake at 350°F, stirring once, 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
410 Calories
30 Fat (g)
105 Cholesterol (mg)
20 Sodium (mg)
27 Carbohydrates (g)
2 Dietary Fiber
6 Protein (g)
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