Description
A classic French tart made with a buttery pâte sablée crust, rich almond cream filling, and juicy blueberries. Perfect for elegant gatherings or a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the pâte sablée (shortcrust pastry):
- 250g flour
- 125g cold butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 50g sugar
- A pinch of salt
- For the crème amandine (almond cream):
- 100g softened butter
- 100g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 100g ground almonds
- Optional: almond extract or vanilla
- Topping:
- 200g fresh or frozen blueberries
- Optional: powdered sugar, lemon zest, or almond flakes
Instructions
- Make the Pâte Sablée:
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add cold, diced butter and rub it in until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and mix until a dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and press it into a tart tin. Prick the base with a fork.
- Blind bake at 180°C (356°F) for 10–15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Crème Amandine:
- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Mix in the ground almonds and optional almond extract or vanilla.
- Assemble the Tart:
- Spread the almond cream over the pre-baked crust.
- Evenly distribute the blueberries on top and press them lightly into the filling.
- Bake:
- Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 25–30 minutes, until the almond cream is puffed and golden.
- Serve:
- Cool the tart completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or decorate with lemon zest and almond flakes if desired.
- Serve as-is or with a spoon of whipped cream or crème fraîche.
Notes
If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them beforehand to prevent excess moisture. You can toast the ground almonds before using for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg