Diane's Almond Tarts Recipe

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Brief

Prep 40 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 tartlets

Diane's Almond Tarts Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter

softened

½ cup confectioners' sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup cornstarch

½ cup raspberry jam

½ cup butter

½ cup white sugar

½ cup rice flour

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 eggs

2 teaspoons almond extract

1 cup confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons melted butter

½ teaspoon almond extract

24 maraschino cherries with stems

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl cream 1 cup butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch. Shape into a ball and refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness cut into appropriate size circles with a glass or cookie cutter and press into tart shells. Spoon 1 teaspoon jam into bottom of each shell.

Step 2

In a large bowl cream 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in rice flour and cocoa powder. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons almond extract. Fill tarts 2/3 full.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and filling is set. Allow to cool.

Step 4

In a small bowl Stir together 1 cup confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Spread on tarts. Garnish each tart with a maraschino cherry.

Nutritional Information

Diane's Almond Tarts Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 246.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.1g 4%

Carbohydrates: 30.9g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 16.2g

Fat: 13.2g 20%

Saturated Fat: 8.1g 41%

Cholesterol: 48.5mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 404.4IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Folate: 22mcg 6%

Calcium: 10.1mg 1%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 9.3mg 3%

Potassium: 45.3mg 1%

Sodium: 95mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 118.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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