Bakewell Tarts

Bakewell tarts, almond-flavored tarts with a raspberry jam layer, are a perfect accompaniment to coffee.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 235 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon boiling water
• 12 (3 inch) unbaked tart shells
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup butter, softened
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup raspberry jam
• 5 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Arrange tart shells on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 6 minutes. Remove shells from oven and cool. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Spoon 1 teaspoon raspberry jam into the bottom of each tart shell.

Step 4

Beat butter and white sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add flour, egg, baking powder, and almond extract and mix well. Spoon 1 tablespoon butter mixture on top of raspberry jam layer.

Step 5

Bake tarts in the preheated oven until filling is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 6

Stir confectioners' sugar and water together in a bowl until icing is smooth; drizzle over warm tarts.