Description

This Apricot Almond Tart is a stunning dessert featuring a crisp tart crust, luscious almond frangipane filling, and juicy apricot halves on top. It’s elegant yet simple to prepare—perfect for summer gatherings, afternoon tea, or an impressive after-dinner treat.

Ingredients

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For the Tart Crust

1¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 egg yolk
1–2 tablespoons ice water

For the Almond Filling (Frangipane)

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
¾ cup almond flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt

For the Topping

4–5 fresh apricots, halved and pitted (or use well-drained canned apricot halves)
1–2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)
1 tablespoon apricot jam, warmed (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Make the Tart Crust

In a bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add egg yolk and ice water; mix until dough comes together.
Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.

2. Blind Bake the Crust

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out dough and press into a 9-inch tart pan. Prick with a fork.
Line with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
Bake for 12–15 minutes. Remove weights and bake 5 more minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.

3. Prepare the Almond Filling

Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg and almond extract, beating to combine.
Mix in almond flour, regular flour, and salt until smooth.
Spread filling evenly into the cooled crust.

4. Assemble the Tart

Arrange apricot halves, cut side up, over the almond filling.
Sprinkle with sliced almonds if using.

5. Bake

Bake tart for 35–40 minutes, or until the filling is golden and set.
Cool slightly, then brush apricots with warm apricot jam for shine.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Category: Tart Recipes
Method: Baked
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 340 kcal
Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg