Are you looking to impress your friends or family with a delightful dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds? Look no further than this Mary Berry’s iconic Bakewell Tart recipe with a delicious twist! Perfect for a cozy evening in or a special occasion, this dessert combines the traditional flavors of almond and raspberry with a modern twist that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let’s get baking!
**Mary Berry’s Bakewell Tart Recipe With a Twist**
**Ingredients:**
– 200g shortcrust pastry
– 140g unsalted butter, softened
– 140g caster sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 140g ground almonds
– 1 tsp almond extract
– 2 tbsp raspberry jam
– 50g flaked almonds
– Icing sugar, for dusting
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C for fan ovens) or gas mark 6.
2. Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a floured surface to line a 23cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Trim any excess pastry hanging over the edges.
3. Prick the base with a fork, line the pastry case with baking paper, and fill with baking beans. Bake blind for 15 minutes, then remove the beans and paper and bake for another 10 minutes until the pastry is golden. Set aside to cool.
4. Lower the oven temperature to 180°C (160°C fan) or gas mark 4.
5. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
6. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, adding a tablespoon of ground almonds with each egg to prevent curdling.
7. Stir in the remaining ground almonds and almond extract until well combined.
8. Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the base of the pastry case.
9. Spoon the almond mixture on top of the jam, spreading it out to cover evenly.
10. Sprinkle the flaked almonds over the top of the tart.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the tart is golden and the filling is set.
12. Allow the Bakewell tart to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Once cool, dust the tart with a little icing sugar before serving.
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet almond filling, tangy raspberry jam, and buttery pastry that will make your taste buds dance with joy! This Mary Berry’s Bakewell Tart recipe with a twist is a delightful addition to any tea time or dessert table. So, why not give it a try and treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of deliciousness? Happy baking!
