How to Make Bakewell Tarts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bakewell tarts are a classic British dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. These delectable treats are made with a flaky pastry crust, filled with a layer of jam and a rich almond frangipane filling. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors, along with a buttery pastry, makes Bakewell tarts a true delight for the taste buds.

Originally hailing from the town of Bakewell in Derbyshire, England, these tarts have become a beloved dessert throughout the United Kingdom and beyond. ...

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Ingredients

  • 12 (3 inch) unbaked tart shells
  • ¼ cup raspberry jam
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 5 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon boiling water

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 tarts

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Arrange tart shells on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 6 minutes. Remove shells from oven and cool. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spoon 1 teaspoon raspberry jam into the bottom of each tart shell.
  • Beat butter and white sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add flour, egg, baking powder, and almond extract and mix well. Spoon 1 tablespoon butter mixture on top of raspberry jam layer.
  • Bake tarts in the preheated oven until filling is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Stir confectioners' sugar and water together in a bowl until icing is smooth; drizzle over warm tarts.
  • Nutrition

    235 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 166mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 15mg