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Apricot and Almond Tart

Apricot and Almond Tart

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The apricot and almond tart is a delicious dessert made with a crumbly pastry base and a luscious filling of apricots and almonds. The combination of the tartness of the apricots with the sweet flavor of the almonds makes this dessert irresistible. Perfect to enjoy at breakfast or as a dessert after a light meal.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 40 min
Preparation: 30 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • For the pastry:
  • Flour200G
  • Rice flour50G
  • Brown sugar80G
  • Butter180G
  • Lemon (grated zest)1
  • For the filling:
  • Cooking cream15Cl
  • Egg1
  • Egg yolk1
  • Brown sugar30G
  • Apricots500G
  • Almond essenceto taste
  • For the decoration:
  • Apricot jam6Tablespoons
  • Lemon juice1Tablespoon
  • Toasted almond flakes30G

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 18

    Prepare the base by mixing the flours with the lemon zest and sugar

  2. STEP 2 OF 18

    Cut the butter into cubes and incorporate it into the mixture

  3. STEP 3 OF 18

    Lightly grease a 22-24 cm diameter fluted tart pan and line it with the dough on the bottom and sides

  4. STEP 4 OF 18

    Prick the base with a fork and refrigerate for 30 minutes

  5. STEP 5 OF 18

    Preheat the oven to 190 degrees

  6. STEP 6 OF 18

    Place parchment paper on the dough and fill with dried beans

  7. STEP 7 OF 18

    Bake in the center of the oven for 10 minutes

  8. STEP 8 OF 18

    Remove the beans and paper and return the tart pan to the oven for another 10 minutes; remove from the oven and let cool

  9. STEP 9 OF 18

    For the filling, mix the cream with the egg, egg yolk, sugar, and almond essence

  10. STEP 10 OF 18

    Remove the pits from the apricots and cut them into quarters

  11. STEP 11 OF 18

    Distribute them on the pastry base and cover with the cream

  12. STEP 12 OF 18

    Return to the oven for 35-40 minutes

  13. STEP 13 OF 18

    Let cool slightly

  14. STEP 14 OF 18

    Over low heat, melt the apricot jam and mix it with the lemon juice

  15. STEP 15 OF 18

    Glaze the surface of the tart with the warm jam and sprinkle with almond flakes

  16. STEP 16 OF 18

    Serve cold

  17. STEP 17 OF 18

    NB

  18. STEP 18 OF 18

    You can enrich the tart with 6 crumbled amaretti to be distributed on the pastry before placing the apricots

Suggestions

  • Tart pan

  • Grater

  • Bowl

General Information

Storage notes

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days

More information

The apricot and almond tart is a traditional Italian dessert, perfect for spring and summer

Origin

Italia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)246.02
Carbohydrates (g)24.84
of which Sugars (g)11.84
Fat (g)15.09
of which Saturates (g)7.96
Protein (g)3.57
Fiber (g)1.34
Sale (g)0.01
  • Proteins
    3.57g·8%
  • Carbohydrates
    24.84g·55%
  • Fats
    15.09g·34%
  • Fibers
    1.34g·3%