Indulge in the buttery goodness of classic Bakewell tarts with a flaky pastry crust, raspberry jam filling, and almond frangipane topping. This traditional British dessert is perfect for tea time or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
- Sliced almonds for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a tart pan.
- In a food processor, pulse flour, butter, and powdered sugar until crumbly. Add egg yolk and pulse until dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and line the tart pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Spread raspberry jam over the pastry base.
- In a bowl, mix ground almonds, sugar, and almond extract. Spread over the jam.
- Cut excess pastry and create a lattice pattern on top. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.
- Garnish with sliced almonds before serving.
Interesting Facts
Bakewell tarts originated from Bakewell, England, and are a popular dessert in British culture.
The Bakewell tart is different from the Bakewell pudding, which has a puff pastry base and custard filling.