Swedish Toscas (Swedish Almond Tarts)

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 4

Scrumptious Swedish Toscas (Swedish Almond Tarts)

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 tablespoons butter , room temperature
	1/4 cup white sugar
	1 cup all-purpose flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

321

Sugar

22g

Fat

22g

Swedish Toscas (Swedish Almond Tarts) are a traditional Swedish pastry that has been enjoyed for generations. These tarts are perfect for a brunch, snack, or dessert. The crispy crust, paired perfectly with the gooey almond caramel, is sure to please your taste buds. While they are high in calories and sugar, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat as part of a balanced diet. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, you can whip up these Swedish Toscas (Swedish Almond Tarts) in no time and impress your friends and family!

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line 12 cups of a muffin tin with paper liners.
2.	Using a mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3.	Gradually add the flour and mix until well combined.
4.	Divide the mixture equally among the muffin cups and press the mixture to cover the bottoms.
5.	Bake them for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
6.	In the meantime, mix the almonds, brown sugar and honey in a saucepan and heat until the mixture simmers.
7.	Take the muffin cups out of the oven and spoon some of the almond mixture onto each one.
8.	Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
9.	Take them out of the oven and let them cool down before serving.

PROS

Swedish Toscas (Swedish Almond Tarts) are delicious and easy to make.

They have a sweet, crispy crust and are topped with a gooey almond caramel.

CONS

They are high in calories and sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Almonds are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein. They have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and lowering cholesterol levels.
However, the high sugar content in this recipe should be consumed in moderation.