Description
Holiday Almond Tassies are delightful bite-sized almond tarts perfect for festive gatherings. These mini treats feature a buttery, tender pastry filled with a sweet almond paste mixture and are topped with crunchy sliced almonds, baked to a golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 cup almond paste
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Topping
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the tassies.
- Prepare Crust Mixture: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, creating the base for a tender crust.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms that’s easy to press.
- Form Crusts: Press the dough evenly into mini muffin tins to create small tart shells, ensuring they reach all sides for a uniform thickness.
- Make Filling: In another bowl, blend the almond paste, eggs, and almond extract thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Fill Crusts: Spoon the almond filling mixture into each dough-lined mini muffin cup, filling them generously but leaving a small gap at the top.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle sliced almonds over the filled tassies to add a crunchy texture and attractive finish.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the tassies from the oven, let them cool in the pan before carefully removing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature to achieve a smooth dough.
- Use mini muffin tins for perfect individual tassie sizes.
- Allow tassies to cool fully to set the filling before removing from the tins to avoid breaking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days for freshness.
