Sweet tart with peaches and flaked almonds

A sweet tart with peaches and flaked almonds combines the juicy sweetness of peaches with the crunchy texture of almonds, all nestled in a buttery tart crust. Here’s a recipe for a delicious peach and almond tart:

Ingredients

For the Tart Crust:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2-3 tablespoons cold water

For the Almond Cream Filling:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup almond meal (or ground almonds)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

For the Peach Filling:

• 4 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For Garnish:

• ¼ cup flaked almonds
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
4. Add the egg yolk and mix until combined. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just starts to come together.
5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead it gently to bring it together, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Almond Cream Filling:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy and smooth.
2. Add the almond meal, eggs, vanilla extract, and flour, and mix until well combined. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Peach Filling:

1. In a medium bowl, toss the peach slices with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.

4. Assemble the Tart:

1. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Transfer the dough to the pan, pressing it into the bottom and up the sides. Trim any excess dough.
2. Spread the almond cream filling evenly over the bottom of the tart crust.
3. Arrange the peach slices on top of the almond cream in a decorative pattern.

5. Bake:

1. Sprinkle the flaked almonds evenly over the peaches.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the tart crust is golden brown and the almond cream is set.
3. If the edges of the crust or almonds start to over-brown, cover them with aluminum foil.

6. Cool and Serve:

1. Let the tart cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Enjoy your sweet tart with peaches and flaked almonds! It’s a delightful combination of flavors and textures that’s perfect for a special occasion or a lovely dessert.