Rustic Berry and Almond Tart
A free-form tart with a press-in almond pastry crust and a filling of mixed fresh or frozen berries, this recipe skips the need for a tart pan or blind baking. The rough, folded edges are intentional and keep prep simple. It bakes in about 35 minutes and can be on the table in under an hour.
Equipment
- Tart pan (9-inch)
- Mixing Bowls
- Rolling pin
- Oven
- Whisk
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
For the Almond Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour sifted
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1 piece egg yolk preferably organic
- 2-3 tablespoons ice water
For the Berry Filling:
- 2 cups mixed berries fresh or frozen, e.g., blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg beaten for egg wash
Instructions
To Make the Almond Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, combine sifted all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and rub into the flour with fingertips until crumbs form. Mix in egg yolk and just enough ice water to bring the dough together.
- Roll the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan. Trim the edges. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Mix the berries with sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
Assemble the Tart:
- Pour the berry filling into the crust. Brush pastry edges with beaten egg.
- Bake the tart for 35 minutes until the crust is golden and berries are bubbling. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of lemon zest to the berry filling.
- Substitute almond flour with hazelnut flour for a different nutty twist.
- For a vegan adaptation, use margarine and a flaxseed egg in the crust.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 439IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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