Delicious Almond Tarts Recipe | Easy Homemade Almond Tart
Craving something sweet? Look no further! These almond tarts are a delightful treat that is easy and quick to make. Made with a combination of butter, baking powder, almond extract, eggs, sugar, and flour, the almond filling is creamy and flavorful. Don't worry about making the tart shells from scratch - store-bought ones work just fine. Simply scoop a teaspoon of your favorite jam into each tart shell, followed by a generous amount of the almond mixture. Bake the tarts in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Once cooled, drizzle a simple glaze made of icing sugar, almond extract, and water on top and let it harden. These almond tarts are perfect for dessert or afternoon tea. Enjoy them fresh or freeze them for later indulgence. Double the recipe if needed to satisfy a larger crowd. Follow this recipe and enjoy these irresistible almond tarts today!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup flour
- 16 store-bought tart shells
- 16 teaspoons jam (raspberry recommended)
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Water (as needed for glaze)
Cooking steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened margarine/butter, baking powder, almond extract, eggs, sugar, and flour. Mix until well combined and no lumps are present.
- Place a teaspoon of jam into each tart shell.
- Scoop a generous amount of the almond mixture on top of the jam-filled tart shells.
- Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown.
- While the tarts are cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing icing sugar, almond extract, and water. Adjust the water amount to achieve a drizzling consistency.
- Once the tarts have cooled, drizzle the glaze on top and allow it to harden.
- Serve and enjoy these delicious almond tarts!
