Maids of Honor Tarts I

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These individual tarts have a raspberry surprise in the bottom. Vanilla extract may be substituted for the almond extract.

3
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 tarts

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

  • ¼ cup raspberry jam

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

  • 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

  1. Move oven rack to bottom position and preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 2-inch tart tins.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until risen and firm. Dust tarts with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

246 Calories
14g Fat
27g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 246
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 199mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 32mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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