Shortbread Almond Cookie Crust
Discover the perfect balance of buttery richness and nutty sophistication with this Shortbread Almond Cookie Crust. Made with a blend of all-purpose and almond flours for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, this versatile crust elevates any tart or pie with its light sweetness and aromatic almond flavor. Infused with pure almond extract and bound together by creamy unsalted butter, this crust is as easy to make as it is indulgent. Whether you're crafting a silky custard tart or a luscious fruit pie, the crisp, golden edges and soft crumb of this cookie-inspired base provide the ideal foundation for your masterpiece. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, this recipe offers time-saving simplicity without compromising on elegance or flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pure almond extract
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 60 grams Almond flour
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the almond extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a crumbly dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out into a 9-inch tart pan or pie dish, pressing it evenly into the bottom and up the sides to form a crust.
Prick the bottom of the crust all over with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the crust cool completely before filling or using in your recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 226.1 g | 290% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.5 g | 578% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 626 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 296.0 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.7 g | ||
| Protein | 39.3 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 306 mg | 7% | |
*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.
