Scandinavian Almond Tarts
Discover the delightful Scandinavian almond tarts that combine a crunchy shortbread crust with a generous and creamy filling topped with a delicate icing made from almond extract. This pastry is inspired by traditional Norwegian cuisine.
🛒 Ingredients
12 servings
- 375g all-purpose flour
- 150g confectioners' sugar
- 200g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 3 eggs
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 10ml vanilla extract
- 20g almond flour
- 200g ground almonds
- 5ml almond extract
- 240g confectioners' sugar
- 45ml heavy cream
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- 1
In a food processor, mix together the flour and confectioners' sugar. Add the softened butter and pulse until well combined.
- 2
Add the egg and pulse until the dough forms.
- 3
Roll out the dough on a floured surface. Use a large cup to cut out circles. Gently press the circles into greased muffin tins.
- 4
Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- 5
Beat the eggs with the confectioners' sugar. Add the softened butter, vanilla extract, almond flour, and almond extract.
- 6
Pour the filling into the pastry cups.
- 7
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- 8
Mix the confectioners' sugar with the heavy cream and almond extract. Glaze cooled tarts.
💡 Chef's Tip
For best texture, keep the butter cold while making the dough. You can prepare the pastry cups a day ahead and fill them on the same day.
