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Bakewell Tart Recipe (Classic British)

A classic British dessert with a shortcrust pastry base, a layer of jam, and a frangipane filling, topped with flaked almonds.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Pastry

  • 200 g plain flour
  • 100 g cold butter, diced
  • 2 tablespoon cold water

Filling

  • 150 g raspberry jam
  • 100 g butter, softened
  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 100 g ground almonds
  • 50 g flaked almonds

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/400°F/gas mark 6.
  2. To make the pastry, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add cold water and mix to form a dough. Roll out and line a tart tin.
  3. Spread the raspberry jam over the base of the pastry.
  4. For the filling, cream the butter and sugar together, then add the beaten eggs and ground almonds. Mix well.
  5. Pour the filling over the jam and spread evenly. Sprinkle with flaked almonds.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and set. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Bakewell Tart, Classic British Dessert
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