Almond Tart

• For 8 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Tart Crust
  • All-purpose flour : 1.5 cups
  • Unsalted butter (cold and cut into small pieces) : 0.5 cup
  • Sugar : 0.5 cup
  • Egg : 1
  • Salt : 1/4 tsp
• Almond Filling
  • Almonds (ground) : 1.5 cups
  • Sugar : 1 cup
  • Unsalted butter (softened) : 0.5 cup
  • Eggs : 2
  • Lemon zest : 1 tbsp
  • Cinnamon : 1 tsp

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Make the Tart Crust
• In a food processor, pulse the flour, sugar, and salt.
• Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add the egg and pulse until the dough comes together.
• Press the dough into a tart pan and chill for 30 minutes.
• Bake the crust for 15 minutes.
• Make the Almond Filling
• In a bowl, mix the ground almonds, sugar, softened butter, eggs, lemon zest, and cinnamon until well combined.
• Pour the almond filling into the pre-baked tart crust.
• Bake for another 30 minutes or until the filling is set and golden brown.
• Let the tart cool before serving.

Tips

• You can sprinkle some powdered sugar on top before serving for an extra touch.
• Serve the tart with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Information

• This almond tart is a traditional Portuguese dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
• Make sure to grind the almonds finely for a smooth filling.