APRICOT-ALMOND TARTLETS

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These delicate, buttery tarts melt in your mouth. With their jeweled apricot tops, they make a pretty presentation on a holiday cookie tray. -Julie Dunsworth, Oviedo, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup cold butter
1 large egg yolk
1 to 2 tablespoons water
FILLING:
1/2 cup almond paste
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg white
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and water; stir until dough forms a ball. Roll into twenty-four 1-in. balls. Press onto the bottoms and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups., In a small bowl, beat almond paste and butter until blended; beat in egg white and almond extract. Spoon into tart shells, about 2 teaspoons in each., Bake at 350° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Top with apricot preserves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

L Michael
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These tartlets are amazing and they're so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Payal Julius
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These tartlets are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're sure to impress your guests.


Farya Koko
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These tartlets are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they're sure to please everyone.


rafique rafique
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I made these tartlets for a picnic and they were the perfect treat. They're easy to transport and they taste great at room temperature.


Bright Nwiwuga
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I made these tartlets for my husband's birthday and he loved them! They're a great dessert for a special occasion.


Ellie Crosswell
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The tartlets were a bit too tart for my taste, but they were still good.


Khan Ktk
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These tartlets were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Sevaeah Winchester
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved these tartlets. The almond crust was amazing.


Jahid Piyash
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These tartlets are so good! I love the combination of apricots and almonds.


Brian Roberts
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I've made these tartlets several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Babar Ali123
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The tartlets were delicious, but the crust was a bit too hard. I think I'll try a different recipe for the crust next time.


Johanna Mahlotja
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These tartlets were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're a great dessert for a party or potluck.


Omo Eremade
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These tartlets were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully. The apricot filling was perfectly sweet and tart, and the almond crust was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Tyler Baio
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I made these tartlets for a bake sale and they were a huge success! They sold out in minutes. Everyone loved the delicate flavor of the apricots and almonds.


Md Saifuddin Ahmed
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These apricot almond tartlets were a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet apricots and nutty almonds was perfect, and the tartlets were the perfect size for a sweet treat. I'll definitely be making these again.