Description
Delectable mini raspberry almond tarts blend French pastry techniques with sweet summer flavors. Crisp almond shells cradle fresh raspberries, offering you a delightful dessert perfect for elegant gatherings or quiet afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Flour Base:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60 g) almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sugar and Butter:
- 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cubed
Flavor Enhancers and Filling:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup (170 g) raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and arrange paper liners in a mini muffin pan.
- Combine all dry ingredients with butter and extracts in a food processor, blending until a cohesive dough forms.
- Gently shape the dough into small, uniform balls and place each into a prepared liner.
- Create a shallow well in the center of each dough ball using the rounded end of a wooden spoon.
- Transfer raspberry preserves into a piping bag or plastic bag with a trimmed corner.
- Carefully fill each tart’s indentation with raspberry preserves, ensuring even distribution.
- Place the filled tart pan in the preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow tarts to cool completely within the pan for approximately 20 minutes.
- Once cooled, delicately dust the surface of each tart with a light layer of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Flour Flexibility Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly version, ensuring same texture and taste.
- Butter Alternatives Use coconut oil or vegan butter to create dairy-free tarts without compromising richness.
- Preserve Precision Choose low-sugar raspberry preserves for lighter, less sweet filling that highlights natural fruit flavor.
- Temperature Tricks Allow tarts to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent melting and achieve elegant, pristine finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg