Classic Bakewell Tart

A delicious shortcrust pastry tart filled with raspberry jam and almond frangipane, topped with flaked almonds and served with cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 765 kcals 7650 kcals
Carbohydrates 61.1 grams 610.5 grams
Fat 54.2 grams 542 grams
Protein 8.9 grams 88.5 grams
Cook Time
55 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
3
tbsp
Icing Sugar
plus extra for dusting
CondimentsSauces
300
g
Raspberry Jam
ready-made
Dairy
175
g
Butter
softened
4
piece
Eggs
free-range
200
g
Clotted Cream
to serve
250
ml
Double Cream
to serve
NutsSeeds
40
g

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Roll the pastry on a dusted surface to a 0.5cm thickness.
  • Line a 23cm deep-sided tart tin with the pastry and press into the edges.
  • Line the pastry case with paper and fill with baking beans or rice.
  • Bake the tart tin on a tray for 15 minutes.
  • Remove beans and paper then bake for another 8-10 minutes until golden.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
  • Crack in the eggs one at a time and beat well.
  • Fold in the ground almonds until combined.
  • Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the bottom of the cooled tart case.
  • Spoon in the almond mixture and smooth with a palette knife.
  • Dust with icing sugar and sprinkle over the flaked almonds.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is risen and cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Serve slices with clotted cream and a drizzle of double cream.