Delicious Maids of Honor Tarts Recipe

Indulge in the delightful and traditional Maids of Honor Tarts. These buttery pastry tarts are filled with a rich almond cream and topped with raspberry jam. Perfect for afternoon tea or dessert, these tarts will be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy the classic treat with a twist of added lemon zest for a refreshing twist on the traditional recipe. Follow this easy recipe to create these delicious and elegant Maids of Honor Tarts in no time!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/3 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup raspberry jam
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, cold and cubed butter, powdered sugar, salt, and lemon zest. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the mixture to a bowl and create a well in the center. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, granulated sugar, room temperature butter, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Pour the mixture into the well of the dry ingredients.
3. Using a fork or your hands, gently combine the wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles of dough (approximately 3 inches in diameter).
6. Press the circles of dough into the cups of a greased muffin tin, gently shaping the dough to fit the cups and creating a well in the center.
7. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam into each tart shell.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tarts are golden brown and the filling is set.
9. Remove from the oven and let the tarts cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Carefully transfer the tarts to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust the tarts with powdered sugar before serving.
11. Enjoy these delicious Maids of Honor Tarts with a cup of tea or as a delightful dessert.

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