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Benedict Tart

Course Dessert

Ingredients

  • 175 grams butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • Apricot or jam of your choice slightly warmed

For the filling

  • 200 grams flaked almonds
  • ¾ cup of sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 145 grams butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Grease and flour a loose-bottomed fluted tart tin.
  • Place butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and oil, beat until combined.
  • Add sifted dry ingredients and mix until dough comes together.
  • Press dough into the prepared tin until the dough reaches up the sides.
  • Prick all over with a fork and bake for 10-20 minutes until lightly golden.
  • In the meantime, prepare the filling by placing all the filling ingredients into a saucepan and bringing to a boil. Turn the heat and allow to simmer for a few minutes.
  • Remove cookie base from the oven and spread the jam, over the dough just to cover. Pour the filling over and spreading it evenly.
  • Return to the oven for a further 15-20 minutes or until it's a deep golden caramel colour.
  • Allow to cool completely before removing from the tin.