Description:

A delightful tart featuring a crisp pastry crust, a rich almond filling, and fresh strawberries for a perfect balance of texture and sweetness.

Cooking Equipment Needed:

  • Oven Tart pan with removable bottom Food processor Mixing bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    1/4 cup granulated sugar
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
    1 egg yolk
    For the filling:
    1 cup almond meal
    1/2 cup granulated sugar
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    2 eggs
    1 teaspoon almond extract
    1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

Cooking Time:

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Cooking Steps:

Make Crust: In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and pulse until dough forms. Press the dough into a tart pan. Chill for 30 minutes.

Prepare Filling: Beat together almond meal, sugar, butter, eggs, and almond extract until smooth.

Assemble Tart: Spread the almond filling into the chilled crust. Arrange sliced strawberries on top. Bake: Bake in a preheated 350F (175C) oven for about 35 minutes or until the filling is set and golden.

Serve: Let cool before removing from the tart pan. Serve at room temperature or chilled.