Description
Crisp buttery shells filled with smooth almond cream and topped with juicy fresh raspberries, these Raspberry Almond Tartlets make a stunning bakery-style dessert perfect for tea time or celebratory occasions. Delicate and flavorful, they combine a tender shortcrust pastry with a rich frangipane filling and fresh berries for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) butter, chilled and cubed
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tbsp cold water
Filling:
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp almond extract
Topping:
- Fresh raspberries for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the crust dough: Combine the all-purpose flour, chilled cubed butter, powdered sugar, and egg yolk in a food processor or mixing bowl. Pulse or mix until the dough begins to come together. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cold water as needed to help form a cohesive dough. Once formed, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Shape and prebake the tartlet shells: Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick. Cut and press the dough into tartlet pans, making sure to cover bottoms and sides evenly. Use a fork to prick the bottoms of the shells to prevent bubbling during baking. Prebake the shells in a preheated oven at 350 °F (175 °C) for 10 minutes until they begin to set and lightly color.
- Make the almond filling: In a bowl, beat together the almond flour, sugar, softened butter, egg, and almond extract until smooth and creamy. This almond cream, or frangipane, will be the luscious filling inside the tartlets.
- Fill and top tartlets: Spoon the almond filling evenly into the prebaked tartlet shells. Arrange fresh raspberries on top of the filling, covering the surface decoratively and evenly.
- Bake until golden and set: Return the filled tartlets to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes at 350 °F (175 °C), or until the filling is puffed, set, and the crust is golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove the tartlets from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pans before removing. This cooling helps the filling set properly for clean slices and the best texture. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant finish.
Notes
- For a pretty finish, dust the tartlets with powdered sugar before serving.
- Feel free to substitute fresh blueberries or cherries for raspberries to create different berry variations of this tartlet.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
