Cranberry and Almond Bakewell Tart: English Classic With a Twist

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Cranberry and Almond Bakewell Tart: English Classic With a Twist
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

12 ounces plain flour
6 6 ounces margarine or 6 ounces margarine , and butter combined
1 pinch salt
cold water , to mix
6 ounces unsalted butter , softened
6 ounces caster sugar or 6 ounces superfine sugar
3 large eggs , lightly beaten
2 ounces self raising flour
6 ounces ground almonds
3 -4 drops almond essence
3 tablespoons raspberry jam
3 tablespoons cranberry sauce or 3 tablespoons jam
12 ounces fresh cranberries
2 ounces sliced almonds
icing sugar , for dusting
16 ounces ready-made shortcrust pastry , instead of home-made pastry ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
556
Sugar
31g
Fat
40g
The Cranberry and Almond Bakewell Tart is a twist on a classic English dessert, the Almond Tart. The original recipe was created in the Bakewell region of England and has been a favorite dessert for centuries. This recipe adds sweet and tangy cranberries to the traditional almond filling, giving it a unique flavor profile. This tart is perfect for holiday dinners and celebrations and can be served warm or cold with a dollop of whipped cream.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Sift flour and salt together into a bowl.
3.With your fingers, rub in margarine and butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4.Mix in enough water to form a soft dough.
5.Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and use it to line an 8 inch (20cm) flan tin.
6.Chill for 30 minutes.
7.Cream the butter and sugar together until very light and fluffy.
8.Gradually beat in the eggs, adding a little flour if the mixture starts to curdle.
9.Fold in the remaining flour and the ground almonds, then mix in the almond essence.
10.Spread the base of the pastry case with raspberry jam and the sides with cranberry sauce.
11.Pile in the almond mixture and press flat.
12.Scatter over the cranberries and sliced almonds.
13.Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until set and golden.
14.Leave to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes, then remove and serve.
15.Dust with icing sugar before serving.

PROS

The tart has a crunchy and buttery crust with a soft and moist filling that is perfectly balanced with the tartness of cranberries.

This tart adds a modern twist to the traditional almond tart by including sweet and tangy cranberries.

It is a perfect dessert for holiday dinners and celebrations.

CONS

This tart is high in calories and sugar due to the butter and sugar used in the almond filling and the cranberry sauce.

It is not a low-fat or low-sugar option and should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cranberries are a rich source of antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties that support heart health and boost the immune system.
Almonds are rich in Vitamin E and healthy fats that promote skin and heart health.
This tart is a good source of energy due to the high-calorie content of its ingredients.

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