Description
Sweet Peach Tart with Almond Cream is a delightful dessert that combines the juicy sweetness of ripe peaches with a rich almond cream filling, all nestled in a flaky puff pastry crust. This elegant tart is perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in and is surprisingly simple to prepare. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s sure to impress guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 3 medium ripe peaches (sliced)
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface, then transfer it to the prepared baking dish, leaving some overhang.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground almonds, softened butter, sugar, and eggs until smooth to create the almond cream.
- Spread the almond cream evenly over the puff pastry base. Arrange sliced peaches on top.
- Whisk together one egg and water; brush this mixture over the exposed pastry edges.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Allow cooling slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg