This recipe is a sophisticated blend of textures and flavors, combining a rich mascarpone custard filling with a delicate almond sponge, all encased in a buttery, flaky tart crust. The custard filling, made with eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch, is cooked to a creamy consistency and then blended with whipped mascarpone and cream, resulting in a luxuriously smooth texture. The tart crust, a blend of butter, icing sugar, flour, almond flour, and egg, is crafted for its crisp and crumbly texture. This is topped with an almond sponge, a light mixture of butter, sugar, yogurt, almond flakes, extract, and flours, providing a subtle nutty flavor. Once baked, the tart achieves a perfect balance between the creamy custard and the crisp crust, with the almond sponge adding a delightful contrast.
Ingredients:
- Custard Filling: 3 eggs, 300 ml milk, 100 g sugar, 1 tbsp vanilla paste, 1.5 tbsp cornstarch, 250 g mascarpone, 100 g whipped cream.
- Tart Crust: 120 g butter, 80 g icing sugar, 240 g flour, 30 g almond flour, 1 egg, 1-2 tbsp water.
- Almond Sponge: 1 egg, 50 g sugar, 50 g butter, 30 g yogurt, 80 g almond flakes, 1 tsp almond extract, 20 g almond flour, 1/3 tsp baking powder, 40 g all-purpose flour.
Instructions:
- Custard: Simmer eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, then add cornstarch. Whip mascarpone and cream, fold in custard, chill 1-2 hours.
- Crust: Blend butter, icing sugar, flours; add egg and water. Chill, roll, cut, press into tart form, prebake at 175°C for 5 min.
- Almond Sponge: Cream butter and sugar, add extract and egg. Fold in dry ingredients, spread on crust, bake 15-18 min at 175°C.
Immerse yourself in the art of baking with this Almond Tart, where every slice is a testament to the harmony of flavors and textures. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a luxurious treat, this tart is sure to captivate and delight. The joy of baking is not just in the creation but also in the sharing, so invite your friends and family to relish in this exquisite dessert and cherish these moments of culinary bliss together!