Maids of Honor Tarts

Delight in the timeless charm of Maids of Honor Tarts, a classic British treat with a history as rich as its flavor. These delicate pastries feature a buttery homemade shortcrust base topped with a luscious filling of cream cheese, ground almonds, and a hint of almond extract, all elevated by a hidden layer of sweet raspberry jam. Perfectly golden and irresistibly flaky, these individual tarts are a must-try for fans of old-world desserts. Quick to assemble and baked in just 20 minutes, Maids of Honor Tarts are ideal for teatime, festive gatherings, or an elegant dessert spread. With their balance of creamy, nutty, and fruity notes, these charming tarts will quickly become a crowd favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 200 g Plain flour
• 100 g Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 30 g Powdered sugar
• 1 unit Egg yolk
• 2 tbsp Cold water
• 100 g Cream cheese (softened)
• 50 g Granulated sugar
• 0.5 tsp Almond extract
• 4 tbsp Raspberry jam
• 1 unit Egg (beaten)
• 50 g Ground almonds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and grease a 12-hole tart tin.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the plain flour and powdered sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and rub together with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Stir in the egg yolk and cold water, then knead gently to form a smooth dough. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 4

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 3mm thickness. Use a round cutter to cut out circles and press each into the prepared tart tin. Chill the tart shells in the fridge while preparing the filling.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in the almond extract, ground almonds, and beaten egg to create the filling.

Step 6

Remove the tart shells from the fridge. Place half a teaspoon of raspberry jam in the bottom of each shell, then spoon the almond filling on top until just below the rim.

Step 7

Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the filling is golden and set.

Step 8

Allow the tarts to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	708.7 grams (708.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2722

Total Fat 152.30g	195%
Saturated Fat 77.70g	389%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 700mg	233%
Sodium 431mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 294.90g	107%
Dietary Fiber 11.70g	42%
Total Sugars 126.30g
Protein 47.20g	94%

Vitamin D 58IU	291%
Calcium 338mg	26%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 776mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.0%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 43.1%