Authentic Bakewell Tart Recipe Bakewell, England

Name: Bakewell tart
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: FOR THE PASTRY; 8 oz (240g) all-purpose flour; 5 oz (150g) butter, chilled; 1 oz (30g) powdered sugar; 1 egg; FOR THE FILLING; 6 oz (180g) butter, softened; 6 oz (180g) sugar; 6 oz (180g) almond flour/ground almonds; 6 oz (180g) almond flour/ground almonds; 1 tsp almond extract; OTHER; 6 oz (180g) strawberry jam; 4 oz (120g) almond flakes; powdered sugar, for dusting

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Introduction & history

A variation on the Bakewell pudding, Bakewell tart, was invented sometime in the 20th century. It has a shortcrust pastry shell, the bottom of which is spread with strawberry jam and filled with a frangipane filling. The top is sprinkled with flaked almonds, and before serving, the tart is usually sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Main ingredients

Wheat Flour
Eggs
Almonds
Jam
Butter
Sugar
Salt