APRICOT ALMOND TORTE
This pretty cake takes a bit of time, so I like to make the layers ahead of time and assemble the day of serving, making it an easier option for entertaining. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Combine flour, almonds, baking powder and salt; gradually fold into egg mixture alternately with the whipped cream., Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and salt until smooth. Beat in extract. Fold in whipped cream., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with another cake layer; spread with half the preserves. Repeat layers. Frost sides of cake; decorate the top edge with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
APRICOT AND ALMOND JALOUSIE (JALOUSIE AUX AMANDES EL A L'ABRICO
Jalousie means shutter in French, and these traditional tarts look just like the shutters you see on houses all over France. A very easy and elegant dessert.
Provided by pammyowl
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425. Roll out the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 12" square. Cut in half to form two rectangles.
- Place one half on a baking sheet that you have sprayed with water. (yes, water). Brush all around the edges with beaten egg. Brush with the apricot preserves.
- Fold the remaining piece of dough in half lengthwise and cut eight evenly spaced diagonal slits from the center fold to about 1/2 " of the outer edge.
- Unfold and place on top of the preserve topped one, matching edges carefully. Press edges together well,scallop with the tip of a small knife.
- Brush the slashed pastry top with water and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until well risen and golden brown.
- Cool on a rack, cut into fourths and serve with creme fraiche or yougurt, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.4, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 171.3, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 19.9, Protein 6.5
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