Raspberry Almond Puff Pastry Tart Recipe
This Raspberry Almond Puff Pastry Tart is a delightful and elegant dessert featuring a crisp, flaky puff pastry base topped with a rich almond cream and fresh raspberries. Perfect for any occasion, it combines the nutty flavor of almond with the tartness of fresh berries, finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Almond Cream:
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
For the Tart:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Prepare the Oven and Puff Pastry: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth any creases and fit your baking tray.
- Make the Almond Cream: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, granulated sugar, softened butter, egg, and almond extract. Beat thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Tart: Spread the almond cream evenly over the puff pastry, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges to allow the pastry to puff without overflowing the filling.
- Add the Raspberries: Gently place fresh raspberries on top of the almond cream in an even layer.
- Bake the Tart: Transfer the tart to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the almond cream is set and slightly puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling to prevent tearing.
- Fresh raspberries can be substituted with other fresh berries such as blackberries or blueberries.
- For extra shine, you can brush the pastry edges with a lightly beaten egg before baking.
- This tart is best enjoyed the same day it’s made to retain crispness.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry.
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