Mary Berry Bakewell Tart
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Mary Berry's Bakewell's Tart is a treat that brings together buttery pastry, luscious almond filling, and a touch of raspberry.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
For the dough
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp chilled butter cut into cubes about
- 2 tbsp cold water milk for glazing
For the filling
- 9 tbsp butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- ¾ cup rice flour or semolina
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 2 tbsp raspberry jam
- confectioners’ sugar for dusting
For preparing the dough
Place the flour in a spacious bowl.
Combine the butter and vegetable shortening, rubbing them into the flour until the mixture takes on the texture of fine bread crumbs.
Add gradually just enough water to create a soft, pliable dough.
Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
For making the Almond Filling
Melt the butter in a saucepan, followed by stirring in the granulated sugar.
Allow it to cook for roughly a minute.
Remove it from the heat and let it cool a bit.
Mix in the egg and gradually add rice flour or semolina, and almond extract.
Assemble & Bake
Preheat your oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface, then use it to line your tart pan. Remember to save the excess dough trimmings.
Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the bottom of the tart crust.
Pour the prepared almond mixture on top of the jam layer.
Roll out the dough trimmings that were saved earlier, cutting them into thin strips of appropriate length for the tart
Arrange these strips in a lattice pattern over the almond filling, ensuring they are attached to the edge of the tart crust with a touch of milk.
Bake the tart for around 45–50 minutes until the filling rises, turns beautifully golden, and springs back when gently pressed with your finger. If the crust is getting a bit too brown, simply cover the tart with foil while baking.
Get out of the oven
Sprinkle the tart with a delicate dusting of confectioners’ sugar.
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