Easy Bakewell Tart

A traditional tea-time tart featuring a pastry crust, cherry jam, almond frangipane filling, and a flaked almond topping.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 734.4 kcals 5875.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 64.4 grams 514.8 grams
Fat 46.5 grams 372.1 grams
Protein 14.8 grams 118.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
30
g
Sugar
For the pastry
225
g
Sugar
For the filling
CondimentsSauces
1
jar
Dairy
125
g
Unsalted Butter
For the pastry
1
piece
Egg
Free-range
1
piece
Egg
Beaten, to glaze
2
tbsp
Milk
To bind if needed
225
g
Butter
Softened, for the filling
3
piece
Egg
Free-range, for filling
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Finely grated zest only
GrainsCereals
300
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
50
g
Plain Flour
For the filling
NutsSeeds
1
handful
Flaked Almonds
For sprinkling

Steps

  • Pulse flour, butter, sugar, and egg in a food processor until combined, adding milk if necessary.
  • Roll out dough on a floured surface to line a 26cm tin and chill for one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Line the pastry with greaseproof paper and baking beans, then bake blind for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove weights, brush with egg, bake for 5 minutes, then reduce oven to 180°C.
  • Beat filling butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  • Mix in ground almonds and add eggs one at a time, beating well.
  • Fold in lemon zest and flour.
  • Spread jam over the pastry base, leaving a 2.5cm gap at the edge.
  • Spread filling over the jam and sprinkle with flaked almonds.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until golden-brown and cool in the tin before serving.