MAZARIN TART

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Sweet and rich, this is a quintessential pastry of Sweden. You can divide the pastry into 8 individual tarts using 1/2 cup size tart pans with removable bottoms.

Provided by momaphet

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter
1 egg yolk
8 ounces almond paste (3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 eggs
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Pastry:.
  • Stir together sugar and flour, cut in butter in small pieces and rub with your fingers until evenly mixed, with a fork stir in egg yolk then compress mixture with your hands until it holds together.
  • Use the pastry to line a 9" springform pan, pressing dough up sides about 1"
  • Filling.
  • Break almond paste into small pieces, put in mixer bowl, mix in sugar and flour until combined, add the eggs and egg white one at a time blending smoothly, then mix in the almond extract.
  • Pour the filling into your pastry lined pan, bake for 70 minutes (check at 60) or until top is golden brown ,.
  • Let cool 5 minutes while you make the glaze.
  • Glaze
  • Blend powdered sugar smoothly with milk, spread over top of the tart.
  • When tart is cool remove the rim and serve. Tart can be store for 2 days in an airtight container or freeze for longer storage.
  • Note s.
  • For a little less sweetness, you can skip the glaze.
  • If making individual tarts bake for 30 minutes until richly browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.7, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 107.5, Sodium 112.2, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 36.8, Protein 7.9

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