Based on a recipe found in Jamie Oliver’s 30 Minute Meals, these tarts are the kind of treat that looks like you’ve spent all day baking, but took no time at all.
Layers of buttery frangipane and jammy goodness tucked into crisp pastry? Oh, behave. And posh it up with dollop cream on the side.
Ready to tart it up properly? Let’s bake.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Makes 12 small tarts
12 small deep store bought shortcrust pastry cases
1 large egg
100g ground almonds
100g unsalted butter, softened
90g golden caster sugar
Zest of ½ an orange
1 tbsp vanilla paste or extract
175g raspberry jam (approx. half a jar)
dollop cream, to serve
Preheat oven to 180°C (fan-forced).
Arrange the pastry cases on a baking tray.
In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, ground almonds, softened butter, and golden caster sugar.
Add the orange zest and vanilla, then mix well until smooth and creamy.
Spoon about ½ tsp raspberry jam into the base of each pastry case.
Add 1 tsp frangipane mixture over the jam.
Repeat with another ½ tsp jam followed by another tsp frangipane to layer.
Place the tray on the middle shelf of the oven and bake for 18 minutes, or until golden and set.
Serve warm with a generous dollop of cream on the side.