Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
50 g

almonds, ground

roasted

100 g

flour

0.25 tsp

cinnamon

40 g

sugar

100 g

butter

small pieces

1 unit

egg

15 tbsp

jam

cherry, raspberry, blackberry, apricot, or peach

Step 1
~5 min

Roast ground almonds in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Let cool.

Step 2
~5 min

In a large bowl, combine roasted almonds, flour, cinnamon, sugar, butter, and egg.

Step 3
~5 min

Knead the mixture until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add more flour if too sticky.

Step 4
~5 min

Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Step 5
~5 min

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 0.5cm (1/5 inch) thickness.

Step 6
~5 min

Cut out circles to fit your tartelette pans using a bowl or cookie cutter.

Step 7
~5 min

Line the molds of the tartelette pan with the dough circles.

Step 8
~5 min

Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of jam into each mold, being careful not to overfill.

Step 9
~5 min

Use remaining dough to cut out small circles or strips for the top of the tartelettes.

Step 10
~5 min

Arrange the cutouts on top of the jam in decorative patterns.

Step 11
~5 min

Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C/375°F for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 12
~5 min

Check after 15 minutes to prevent burning. Let cool before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent it from spreading during baking.

Use a variety of jams for different flavor profiles.

Dust the tartelettes with powdered sugar after cooling for an elegant touch.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium (cinnamon and baking)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a cup of tea or coffee.

Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Offer as part of a dessert platter.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Whipped cream
Fresh berries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Austria

Cultural Significance

Traditional Austrian pastry, often enjoyed during the holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Holiday Baking
Afternoon Tea
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

65/100

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