Mini Bakewell Tarts for Your Love

Mini Bakewell Tarts are perfect for a sweet Valentine’s Day treat. I love how their almond flavor pairs with the tart raspberry jam. These delicate tarts bring charm to any romantic celebration.

Mini Bakewell Tart recipe

Mini Bakewell Tarts are classic British pastries. They are a scaled-down version of traditional Bakewell tarts from Bakewell in Derbyshire, England. The tarts are made with a sweet shortcrust pastry base, a layer of raspberry jam, and a generous layer of almond frangipane. The frangipane is made from ground almonds, sugar, butter, and eggs.

For a finishing touch, the tarts are topped with flaked almonds or an icing sugar glaze. These toppings add extra sweetness and decoration.

Mini Bakewell tarts are visually appealing. They offer a delicious combination of flavors and textures. These desserts are popular for gatherings and special occasions, such as Valentine’s Day like this.

Here is how to make healthy mini Bakewell tars:

Valentine’s Bakewell Tarts

These adorable Mini Bakewell Tarts are a romantic twist on the classic British dessert. Each delicate pastry case cradles layers of sweet raspberry jam, rich frangipane filling, and a tender almond sponge

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Course Dessert

Cuisine British

Servings 24

Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients

  

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For the sweetcrust pastry

• 8 oz plain flour I used a gluten-free blend
• 4 oz butter
• 2 tbsps icing sugar
• 1 egg
• Milk

For the filling

• Raspberry Jam
• 3 oz caster sugar
• 3 oz butter
• 3 oz ground almonds
• 2 eggs
• 2 drops almond essence
• Toasted flaked almonds
• 12 Glace cherries

Instructions

 

• First, make the pastry. Rub the flour, icing sugar, and butter together between your fingertips, until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Make a well and tip in the egg. Use a spoon/spatula to combine the egg.
  
• Add a very small amount of milk and bring together to form a round ball of dough. Wrap in clingfilm and leave to rest in the fridge for about 30 mins.
• Preheat the oven to 180^oC and grease two cupcake tins.
• When the pastry has rested, lightly flour a worktop and roll it out quite thinly. Use a small fluted cutter to cut out circles. Lightly press the pastry circles into the tins, then spread a small amount of jam onto the base of each one. Use about half a teaspoon of jam per tart.
• To make the frangipane, cream the butter and caster sugar until soft and airy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well. add a small amount of the ground almonds with the eggs. Then add the remaining ground almonds and fold in, incorporating plenty of air. Crush a few flaked almonds and lightly stir in, along with 2 drops of almond essence.
  
• Place a generous teaspoon of the frangipane into each pastry case so that it completely covers the jam. Bake for about 10-15 mins until the pastry is cooked and the frangipane is golden and spongy.
• Turn the tarts out onto a wire rack to cool.
• Cut the glace cherries into heart shapes (cut a tapered sliver off each side, then a small triangle in the top – great tip from my 14-year-old brother, who cut the cherries for me!)
• When the tarts have completely cooled, make some glace icing by mixing icing sugar with a small amount of water, until just runny enough to ice the tarts. Cover half the tarts with white icing and top with the cherry hearts.
• Add some pink/red food colouring to the remaining glace icing and stir well. Use this to ice the remaining tarts, and arrange two almond flakes on each to resemble hearts.

Notes

• Preserve portions in the refrigerator for 5 days.
• Freeze the tart for up to 3 months.
• Thaw the tart overnight in the refrigerator.
• Put it in the oven to reheat for about 5 minutes at 300^oF
  

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 25mgSugar: 7g

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Pairing suggestions

Mini Bakewell tarts are served with a variety of accompaniments and drinks.

1. Food Pairings
   • Vanilla ice cream complements the tart’s sweetness.
   • Thin custard enhances the tart’s texture.
   • Chantilly cream adds richness to the tart.
2. Cocktails
   • Cherry Bakewell Cocktail mimics the tart’s flavors with brandy and cherry liqueur.
   • Bakewell Fizz blends cherry liqueur and sparkling wine.
   • Bakewell Shots combine vodka, amaretto, and cherry flavors.
3. Non-Alcoholic Options
   • Cherry soda enhances the tart’s flavor.
   • Almond milk tea complements the tart’s sweetness.
   • Coffee balances the tart’s sweetness.
   • Earl Grey tea highlights the tart’s almond notes.

Bakewell tart variations

There are several Bakewell tart variations and adaptations. Here are a few different versions you can try:

• Cherry Bakewell tart resembles the classic one but with glace cherries on the frangipane. It has almond-flavored icing and a single glace cherry for decoration.
• Chocolate Bakewell tart includes chocolate in the frangipane. It may also contain chocolate chips.
• Berry Bakewell tart uses blueberry jam or blackberry jam. Alternatively, blackberry and apple jam can be used.
• Nutty version adds chopped nuts, such as toasted almonds or pistachios, for extra texture and flavor.
• Vegan Bakewell tart uses almond milk and flax eggs are used. Vegan frangipane remains creamy and delicious.
• Citrus tart with lemon or orange zest enhances the frangipane flavor. A citrus curd layer can be added between the jam and frangipane.
• Spiced Bakewell tart adds spices like cinnamon or cardamom to enrich the frangipane flavor.

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