Tartes aux Amandes

Tartes aux Amandes is a delightful Moroccan almond tart featuring a buttery crust and a rich almond filling, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. This dessert is both elegant and simple to prepare, making it a great choice for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Almonds (ground) - 100 grams
• Almonds (sliced) - 20 grams
• Butter (unsalted, softened) - 50 grams
• Sugar - 75 grams
• Eggs - 1 large
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• All-purpose flour - 30 grams
• Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Powdered sugar (for dusting) - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the ground almonds, flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Grease a small tart pan (about 20 cm) with butter and sprinkle a little flour to prevent sticking.
7. Pour the almond mixture into the prepared tart pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the tart.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
11. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy your Tartes aux Amandes!

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 70 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Almonds are a great source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
• This dessert can provide a quick energy boost while being lower in refined sugars.

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