Melting Blackberry Tart
🛠 Equipment
- Tart pan
- Rolling pin
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Strainer
🛒 Ingredients
| 250 g | Flour | |
| 125 g | Cold butter | |
| 80 g | Powdered sugar | |
| 1 | Egg | |
| 90 g | Ground almonds | |
| 300 g | Fresh blackberries | |
| 1 tbsp | Cornstarch | |
| 30 g | Brown sugar | |
| 30 g | Slivered almonds |
Preparation
Step 1: Make the shortcrust pastry
Rub the flour, powdered sugar and cold diced butter together with your fingertips until you get a coarse sand texture.
Add the egg and quickly gather into a ball without kneading. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Line the pan
Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Roll the dough out on a floured surface and line a buttered tart pan.
Prick the base with a fork and blind-bake for 10 minutes to prevent it from rising.
Step 3: Make the almond cream
In a bowl, whisk the softened butter with the brown sugar, then beat in the egg and the ground almonds.
Spread this cream evenly over the pre-baked tart base.
Step 4: Arrange the blackberries
Gently wash and dry the blackberries, then place them on the almond cream, rounded side up.
Dust with cornstarch to absorb excess juice and scatter the slivered almonds on top.
Step 5: Bake the tart
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the cream is golden and the blackberries slightly candied.
Let it cool in the pan, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Step 6: Serve
Carefully unmold and dust with powdered sugar. Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
The tart keeps for 2 days at room temperature under a cake dome.
💡 Tips & variations
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling: it will be easier to handle and stay crisp when baked.
- Choose ripe but firm blackberries so they keep their shape during baking.
- The almond cream should stay soft and slightly wobbly in the center.
- Enjoy the tart warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent contrast.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How long does this recipe take?
1h15 (30 min prep).
How many servings does this make?
8 servings.
How difficult is this recipe?
medium.
How do I store this dessert?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. Take it out 15 min before serving for the best texture.