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Almond-Amaretto Tarts

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  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 2 hr 15 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 48
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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Feb 24, 2010
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Ingredients

Pastry

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

Filling

  • 2 1/4 cups blanched whole almonds
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons amaretto (or 2 teaspoons almond extract plus 2 tablespoons water)
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream

Garnish, if desired

  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon powdered or granulated sugar
  • 48 fresh raspberries (about 1 cup)

Directions

  • 1
    In large bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon almond extract with electric mixer on medium speed 1 minute. Gradually add flour, beating 1 to 2 minutes just until blended. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.
  • 2
    Heat oven to 350°F. Divide pastry into 48 pieces. Gently press pastry onto bottom and side of 48 ungreased mini muffin cups.
  • 3
    Place almonds in food processor or blender; cover and process until almonds are finely ground. In medium bowl, mix almonds and remaining filling ingredients with spoon. Spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons filling into each tart crust. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and centers spring back when touched lightly. Cool 5 minutes; gently remove tarts from pan to wire rack. Cool 30 minutes.
  • 4
    In chilled small bowl, beat 1/2 cup whipping cream and 1 tablespoon sugar with on high speed until soft peaks form. To serve, place 1 teaspoon whipped cream and 1 raspberry on each tart.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    These tarts freeze well and can be stored in the freezer up to one month. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Information

130 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 12g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Mini Tart
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg
10%
Sodium
35mg
1%
Potassium
65mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
6g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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