Diane's Almond Tarts

Precious little almond-flavored tarts with a dollop of raspberry jam in the center of each.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup raspberry jam
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup confectioners' sugar
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• ½ cup rice flour
• 24 maraschino cherries with stems

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch. Shape into a ball and refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness, cut into appropriate size circles with a glass or cookie cutter and press into tart shells. Spoon 1 teaspoon jam into bottom of each shell.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in rice flour and cocoa powder. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons almond extract. Fill tarts 2/3 full.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is set. Allow to cool.

Step 4

In a small bowl, Stir together 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Spread on tarts. Garnish each tart with a maraschino cherry.