Traditional Bakewell Tart

Bakewell tart is a classic British dessert made with shortcrust pastry filled with a layer of jam and sweet almond frangipane. Perfect for afternoon tea!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons ground almonds
• 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.25 cup superfine sugar
• 0.25 pound pie crust pastry
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add egg mixture, beating well after each addition. Gently fold in flour mixture, a spoonful at a time, until just incorporated.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until filling is firmly set and browned, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

Step 4

To make the frangipane: Whisk flour, ground almonds, and baking powder together in a medium bowl. Whisk egg and lemon zest together in a small bowl.

Step 5

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch pie plate.

Step 6

Line the bottom and sides of prepared pie plate with pastry; trim any excess pastry if needed.

Step 7

Spread raspberry jam evenly over bottom of pastry shell to form a layer.

Step 8

Spread frangipane evenly on top. Scatter sliced almonds on top if using.