Traditional Bakewell Tart
Bakewell tart is a classic British dessert made with shortcrust pastry filled with a layer of jam and sweet almond frangipane. Perfect for afternoon tea!
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch pie plate.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Line the bottom and sides of prepared pie plate with pastry; trim any excess pastry if needed.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'To make the frangipane: Whisk flour, ground almonds, and baking powder together in a medium bowl. Whisk egg and lemon zest together in a small bowl.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add egg mixture, beating well after each addition. Gently fold in flour mixture, a spoonful at a time, until just incorporated.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Spread raspberry jam evenly over bottom of pastry shell to form a layer.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Spread frangipane evenly on top. Scatter sliced almonds on top if using.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until filling is firmly set and browned, about 30 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar just before serving.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)