Description
Indulge in the delightful Apricot Almond Tart, a perfect blend of sweet apricots and nutty almonds nestled in a flaky crust. This elegant dessert captivates the senses with its golden exterior and crunchy almond topping, making it an irresistible centerpiece for any gathering. Whether served warm or chilled, this tart is sure to impress family and friends while bringing back fond memories of homemade baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh apricots (sliced)
- ½ cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, ¼ cup sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- While dough chills, slice apricots into wedges.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit your tart pan. Press it gently into the bottom and sides of the pan.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Fold in sliced apricots and pour into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until filling is set and top is lightly golden. Allow cooling before garnishing with toasted almonds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg