Gluten free Bakewell Tart
Gluten free Bakewell Tart. Easy to follow recipe. Delicious iced Bakewell tart that makes the perfect dessert.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 393kcal
Pastry Base
- 450 grams Sweet shortcrust pastry My recipe linked above
Filling
- 4 tablespoons Raspberry Jam
- 100 grams Unsalted Butter Room temperature
- 100 grams Caster Sugar
- 100 grams Ground Almonds
- 2 Eggs Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
Icing
- 400 grams Icing Sugar Sieved
- 5-6 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon Almond extact
- few drops Red food coloring
Filling
Pre heat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4
Beat butter and sugar together until it looks light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs gradually to butter and sugar mixture and add lemon juice.
Fold in ground almonds until fully combined.
Spread jam evenly on the pre prepared pastry base.
Spoon in sponge mixture and gently spread evenly in the tin.
Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until it is a light golden brown. remove from the oven and leave to fully cool before starting the icing.
Icing
Add your water and almond extract to your sieved icing sugar until it consists of a nice thick and smooth mixture.
Separate 4 tablespoon of the icing into a separate bowl and add a few drops of food colouring to your desired colour is achieved. Place coloured icing into a piping bag with a small plain nozzle.
Gently pour the white icing on top of the sponge mixture and allow it to spread evenly within the tart until it is smooth and level. Carefully Pipe parallel lines with your colored icing over the top of your white icing. Using a wooden skewer or the back of a knife gently drag through the lines at a 90° angle to make a beautiful feathered design.
Leave to set and enjoy!
NOTE: Always check that all your ingredients are gluten free.
STORAGE: This can be stored in an airtight container for you to enjoy for up to 3-4 days.
FREEZING: This tart can be frozen in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature. Add icing once the tart has fully defrosted.
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 15.9g | Fat: 23.6g | Saturated Fat: 11.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 46.8mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8.8g