RICHMOND MAIDS OF HONOUR

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this small tartlet originated in Henry VIII's palace of Hampton Court, where it was popular with the Queen's Maids of Honour. Later the secret recipe was made at a shop established at Richmond, Surrey.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Tarts

Time 35m

Yield 20 tarts

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces puff pastry
8 ounces ground almonds
4 ounces caster sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 ounce flour
4 tablespoons double cream
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons lemon juice
sifted icing sugar

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400*F or Mark 6.
  • Grease and flour 20 patty tins.
  • Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line the tins, trimming the edges neatly.
  • In a bowl, mix together the ground almonds and sugar, then stir in the beaten eggs, flour, cream, nutmeg and lemon juice.
  • Divide the mixture between the pastry cases and bake for about 15 minutes or until firm and golden.
  • Turn out on to a wire rack and allow to cool.
  • Serve dredged with a little icing sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.5, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 36.5, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 6.4, Protein 4.1

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