Traditional Bakewell Tart

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Bakewell tart is a British dessert made with shortcrust pastry filled with raspberry jam and fluffy frangipane. It's traditionally topped with sweet white icing, but I prefer to use chopped almonds. Perfect for a sweet treat at your next afternoon tea party!

Submitted by Trishie
Updated on August 29, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 (8-inch) Bakewell tart
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • prepared shortcrust pastry dough for 9-inch pie (see note)

  • 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 3 tablespoons ground almonds

  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

  • 4 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam, or as needed

  • 1 large egg

  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest

  • ¼ cup butter

  • ¼ cup superfine sugar

  • ½ cup sliced almonds (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch pie plate.

  2. Roll pastry out a little larger than pie plate. Cut off a 1/2-inch wide strip from the edge of pastry circle, and line lower sides of the pie plate with the strip, placing the cut-side upwards; the pastry will not reach the rim of the pie plate. Dampen pastry strip with water, then place remaining pie pastry circle into the pie plate, pressing to seal the edges of the circle onto the strip where the pastry overlaps. This will create a crust that is slightly thicker around the lower edges.

  3. To make the frangipane: Whisk flour, ground almonds, and baking powder together in a medium bowl. Whisk egg and lemon zest together in a small bowl.

  4. Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add egg mixture, beating well after each addition. Gently fold in flour mixture, a spoonful at a time, until just incorporated.

  5. Spread raspberry jam evenly over bottom of pastry shell to form a layer; spread frangipane evenly on top. Scatter sliced almonds on top if using.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until filling is firmly set and browned, about 30 minutes.

  7. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

Cook’s Note

Make the dough with this British Shortcrust Pie Pastry recipe. You can freeze half of the dough to use another time.

You can use strawberry jam if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212 Calories
13g Fat
22g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 134mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 55mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.