Indulge your senses with the irresistible Maid of Honor Squares, a tantalizing confection adorned with a rich, buttery shortbread crust, luscious layers of sweet, tangy apricot preserves, and a decadent topping of buttery, crumbly oat-pecan streusel. This delectable treat, often associated with weddings and special occasions, is a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight every palate.
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MAIDS-OF-HONOR
These dainty cookies melt in your mouth. Legend has it that they are named after the ladies in waiting to an English queen.
Provided by Dlynn
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup flour and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until smaller than peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of milk at a time over the dough until moistened. Form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 inch circles using a cookie or biscuit cutter. Press circles into the bottom and up the sides of ungreased mini muffin cups. set aside.
- In a medium bowl, cream together 2 tablespoons butter, 3/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon flour. Beat in the eggs and sherry, then stir in the ground almonds. Place 1/4 teaspoon of jam into the bottom of the lined cups. Cover with 1 tablespoon of the almond mixture.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are lightly browned. Allow to cool slightly before removing from muffin tins to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 35.5 mg, Sugar 8 g
MAID OF HONOUR CAKES
Steps:
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the milk and bread crumbs. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat, and let stand for 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine the bread mixture, butter, almonds, sugar, eggs, and zest. Mix well.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Fill each pastry shell with a tablespoon of the filling. Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Garnish with powdered sugar and serve.
MAID OF HONOUR SQUARES
A crunchy almond topping,soft cake-like filling and crisp shortbread base are texture sensations for your mouth.
Provided by Boyz 5
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h7m
Yield 40 squares
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Base;.
- In bowl,beat together butter,sugar and salt until fluffy;stir in flour.Press into parchment-paper lined or greased 13 by 9-inch metal cake pan;prick dough with fork.Bake in center of 350°F oven for about 17 minutes until golden.Let cool on rack.
- In bowl, beat butter with granulated sugar until fluffy.Beat in eggs,one at a time,beating well after each.Beat in milk and lemon rind.Beat in ground almonds;stir in flour and salt.
- Spread jam over base;Pour almond mixture over jam.Sprinkle with slivered almonds.Bake in center of 350°F oven for about 30 minutes or until golden and cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.Let cool in pan on rack.Sprinkle with icing sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.5, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 98.8, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.3, Protein 2.8
MAIDS OF HONOUR
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) Roll pastry carefully in both directions until about 1/4-inch (7 millimeters) thick, cut in circles about 3-inches (75 millimeters) in diameter and allow to rest. Mix cheese, sugar, lemon rind, and almonds, then add egg and mix until combined. Press pastry into mini muffin pans. It is important that it is thin on the base and thick on the sides. Fill about 2/3 full with mixture and bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
MAIDS OF HONOUR
Little tarts with cake on top. delicious. a treat for all
Provided by Jessica1994
Time 50m
Yield Makes approx. 12 maids of honour
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180*C/350*F/Gas mark 4. and line a tray with 12 small shallow cases
- Add the plain flour into a large bowl and add the 100g of butter. Mix together using the rubbing method/ using fingertips until it had a bread crumb consistency.
- Use a butter knife and slowly add in the water until a dough has formed. Then roll out onto a surface, preferably with plain flour sprinkled onto it, to the thickness of approx. a £1 coin
- Cut into circles so you can line it in the cake case and it will just start to hang over. Do this until you have used up all of the pastry
- Add 1/2 tsp of your choice of filling( e.g jam) into every case with pastry and then leave to the side
- Add all filling ingredients and beat into a bowl together. Then add 1tsp of mixture into every tart and put into the oven for 20 mins or until golden brown.
MAIDS OF HONOR TARTS I
These individual tarts have a raspberry surprise in the bottom. Vanilla extract may be substituted for the almond extract.
Provided by Karen
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Move oven rack to bottom position and preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 2-inch tart tins.
- Roll out pastry and cut 12 3-inch circles. Fit one pastry circle into each tart tin. Spread one teaspoon of raspberry jam into the bottom of each tart shell.
- In a medium mixing bowl, cream together softened butter or margarine and white sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg. Add flour, baking powder, and almond extract and mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour 1 tablespoon of batter into each tart shell.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until risen and firm. Dust tarts with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 199.2 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the squares.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the squares tough.
- Bake the squares until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry.
- Let the squares cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
- Store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Maid of Honour squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chocolate. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these delicious squares that everyone will love.
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