Just in time for peach season, this delectable baked tart in a brown butter and almond shell is perfect for your next picnic or potluck. Fresh peaches from Hale Groves make the perfect topping for the creamy almond filling.
Enjoy alone or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Bake Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8-10
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted and ground fine
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
For the Filling:
- 3 fresh peaches, peeled and thinly sliced (Hale Groves Sweet Georgia Peaches work beautifully)
- 7 oz almond paste, cubed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
For Garnish:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 11″ x 8″ tart mold with removable bottom with cooking spray.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, sugar, and salt for the crust.
- Brown the butter: In a heavy saucepan, heat ¾ cup butter over medium heat, stirring constantly until it browns (about 5 minutes).
- Make the crust: Mix the browned butter into the flour and almond mixture until combined. Press evenly into the bottom and sides of the prepared tart pan. Place tart pan on a baking sheet and bake until slightly puffed and set (about 13-15 minutes). Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Increase oven temperature to 375°F.
- Make the filling: Add the almond paste and ¼ cup softened butter to a food processor and process until blended.
- Add eggs: Add eggs one at a time, processing until smooth after each addition.
- Finish filling: Add 1 tablespoon sugar, flour, salt, and almond extract. Process until combined. Spoon the mixture into the cooled tart shell and use a spatula to spread into an even layer.
- Top with peaches: Arrange peach slices evenly over the filling and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Return the tart pan to the baking sheet and bake until the filling is golden and puffy (about 30-35 minutes). Remove to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
Tips for Success
Choose the right peaches: Fresh Hale Groves Sweet Georgia Peaches make an excellent choice for this recipe. Their sweet-tart flavor and juicy texture pair beautifully with the almond filling.
Peel easily: To peel peaches quickly, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath. The skins slip right off.
Room temperature ingredients: Make sure your eggs and butter are at room temperature for the smoothest filling.
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This elegant tart brings summer flavor to any occasion. Perfect for potlucks, dinner parties, or simply enjoying with your morning coffee.