Gluten-Free Classic Almond Tart
Indulge in the rich, nutty goodness of a *Gluten-Free Classic Almond Tart*, a timeless dessert reimagined for gluten-free diets. This elegant tart features a buttery almond flour crust paired with a layer of luscious apricot preserves—though you can customize it with your favorite fruit filling—topped with golden sliced almonds for a delightful crunch. Crafted with just 20 minutes of prep time, this tart is perfect for any occasion, offering a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth pastry that’s loaded with flavor thanks to the aromatic blend of vanilla and almond extracts. Whether you’re entertaining guests or savoring a sweet treat yourself, this gluten-free gem is sure to impress with its simplicity and sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 180 g almond flour
- 60 g gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 85 g unsalted butter
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 120 g apricot preserves (or any fruit preserves of choice)
- 50 g sliced almonds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour and gluten-free all-purpose flour.
In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy using a hand mixer.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom.
Spread the apricot preserves evenly over the bottom of the tart shell.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the preserves.
Place the tart pan on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are golden brown.
Allow the tart to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, remove the tart from the pan, slice, and serve.
Enjoy your deliciously nutty gluten-free almond tart as a perfect dessert or snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.5 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.8 g | 264% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 743 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 280.7 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 169.0 g | ||
| Protein | 57.2 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 598 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 601 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
