Lemon-Almond Tarts

Health score
4%
Lemon-Almond Tarts
180 min.
6
861kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of zesty and nutty flavors with our Lemon-Almond Tarts recipe! Perfect for those with a sweet tooth, this delectable dessert is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a delightful treat for your senses. With a crunchy vanilla wafer crust, a luscious almond filling, and a tangy lemon curd topping, each bite promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

This Lemon-Almond Tarts recipe is designed to serve six, ensuring generous portions for your loved ones. It takes approximately 180 minutes to prepare, giving you ample time to set the mood for a memorable dining experience. Each serving contains around 861 calories, so feel free to enjoy a second helping without any guilt.

The best part? This recipe is versatile and can be customized to suit any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a special event, looking for a showstopping dessert to impress your guests, or simply want to treat yourself, Lemon-Almond Tarts are sure to hit the spot. So, roll up your sleeves, grab your apron, and let's get baking!

Note: This recipe requires a few essential pieces of equipment, including a food processor, bowl, baking sheet, oven, wire rack, and a hand mixer. With these tools at your disposal, you're well on your way to creating a heavenly dessert that will have everyone asking for the secret ingredient.

Ingredients

  • oz almond paste 
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.7 cup lemon curd 
  • servings mint leaves fresh
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • 12 oz raspberries fresh
  • servings vanilla wafers 
  • 75  vanilla wafers 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Prepare Crusts: Preheat oven to 35
  2. Pulse vanilla wafers in a food processor 8 to 10 times or until finely crushed. Stir together crushed wafers, powdered sugar, and butter in a medium bowl. Press crumb mixture on bottom and up sides of 6 lightly greased 4-inch tart pans with removable bottoms.
  3. Place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  5. Transfer to a wire rack.
  6. Let cool completely (about 30 minutes).
  7. Meanwhile, prepare Filling: Reduce oven temperature to 32
  8. Beat almond paste and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended.
  9. Pour mixture into crusts.
  10. Bake at 325 for 18 to 20 minutes or until set and just beginning to brown around edges.
  11. Let cool on a wire rack 30 minutes.
  12. Spread 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon curd onto each tart. Cover and chill 1 to 24 hours.
  13. Remove tarts from pans, and top with raspberries just before serving.
  14. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories861kcal
Protein4.41%
Fat46.94%
Carbs48.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.35
Glycemic Load
48.58
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.191304269044%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
25.95mg
Petunidin
0.18mg
Delphinidin
0.75mg
Malvidin
0.07mg
Pelargonidin
0.56mg
Peonidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.74mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
2mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.31mg
Eriodictyol
0.31mg
Hesperetin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:861.37kcal
43.07%
Fat:45.81g
70.48%
Saturated Fat:19.34g
120.88%
Carbohydrates:106.83g
35.61%
Net Carbohydrates:100.36g
36.49%
Sugar:66.84g
74.27%
Cholesterol:113.46mg
37.82%
Sodium:560.2mg
24.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.69g
19.38%
Vitamin E:5.68mg
37.87%
Manganese:0.68mg
34%
Folate:112.61µg
28.15%
Fiber:6.47g
25.87%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.88%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.86%
Vitamin C:15.21mg
18.43%
Phosphorus:173.08mg
17.31%
Vitamin A:740.54IU
14.81%
Magnesium:58.74mg
14.69%
Vitamin B3:2.82mg
14.12%
Copper:0.22mg
10.87%
Selenium:6.93µg
9.91%
Calcium:88.62mg
8.86%
Potassium:287.93mg
8.23%
Iron:1.27mg
7.08%
Zinc:0.98mg
6.51%
Vitamin K:6.12µg
5.83%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.09%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.67%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.14%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.22%
Source:My Recipes