Description
A classic French-style tart featuring pâte brisée crust, rich almond cream (amandine), and a generous layer of wild blueberries. Finished with a touch of crème fraîche and powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
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For the crust (pâte brisée):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1/4 cup ice-cold water (approx.)
- Pinch of salt
For the almond cream (amandine):
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup ground almonds or almond flour
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- Optional: zest of 1 lemon or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 2 to 3 cups wild blueberries (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
- Optional: 2 tbsp crème fraîche
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix flour, salt, and butter until crumbly. Add ice-cold water gradually until the dough forms. Shape into a ball, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Blind-Bake the Crust: Roll out the dough and press into a tart pan. Prick the base with a fork. Cover with parchment and baking weights. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake 5 minutes more.
- Make Almond Cream: Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add ground almonds and almond extract (plus optional zest or vanilla).
- Assemble the Tart: Spread almond cream evenly over the baked crust. Scatter blueberries over the top. Add dollops of crème fraîche if using.
- Bake: Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 35–40 minutes, until golden and set.
- Cool and Serve: Let tart cool in the pan. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Best served at room temperature or slightly chilled. Use wild blueberries for maximum flavor, and add lemon zest to brighten the almond cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (+30 minutes chill time)
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg