Raspberry chia seed jam and a sweet almond paste make this low carb, gluten-free Raspberry Frangipane Tart a healthy and indulgent dessert.
I’ve always loved cooking, but food blogging affords me a glimpse into a culinary world I heretofore didn’t know existed. I’ve read plenty of cookbooks and cooking magazines, watched hours of cooking television, read essays by professional food writers. All of which is lovely and informative and inspiring. But discovering food blogs was like walking through the wardrobe into Narnia. Getting real peeks into the lives of home cooks, finding out what they make day to day, the tried and true recipes they use, the experiments they try, their triumphs, their failures, was a glorious revelation. Self-publishing on the internet has allowed us all a greater access into all things culinary, and many of these cooks, while they may lack a popular cooking show/trendy restaurant/Michelin star, are extraordinarily talented people. I have learned so much from so many of them.
Like so many things in the culinary world, frangipane tarts go by a few other names as well. In this case, Bakewell Tarts appear to be just about the same thing as Frangipane Tarts. I’ve been eyeing both on many blogs, and laughed to see my friend Gerry of Foodness Gracious post a version with cranberries and white chocolate (his was gluten-y and sugar-y), a few days after I created mine. But I was apparently in no rush to post these. I’ve been sitting on them for over 2 months now and now seems the perfect time.
Raspberry Frangipane Tarts – Low Carb and Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ⅓ cup Swerve Sweetener
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg white
Filling:
- ¼ cup Raspberry Chia Seed Jam
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup butter softened
- ⅓ cup Swerve Sweetener
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoon slices almonds
Instructions
- For the crust, preheat oven to 325F and grease 4 4-inch tart pans with removable bottoms. Alternatively, you can do this in one large 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
- In food processor, combine almond flour, sweetener, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine. Sprinkle butter over top and pulse until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in egg white until dough comes together. Divide evenly among prepared tart pans and press into bottom and up sides.
- Prick bottoms all over with a fork and bake 10 minutes. Remove and let cool 15 minutes.
- For filling, spread tart bottoms with 1 tablespoon of jam each.
- In food processor, combine almond flour, softened butter, sweetener, egg, egg yolk and almond extract. Process on low until smooth and creamy.
- Divide mixture between tarts and spread over jam. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake 30 minutes or until puffed and set. If your crusts are browning too quickly, cover with foil while continuing to bake.
- Remove and let cool.
Ruth E. Chidley says
These tarts look amazing. I cannot wait to make them. Thank you for your continual search and study of the finer (healthier) foods for those of us that need a diet free of gluten, sugar, and benefit from fewer carbs. : )
Susan says
Calphalon is an amazing product. Would to add it to my kitchen.
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
I love these little tarts! They’re so fancy but not overly so. Just perfect. 🙂
Melissa says
Frittata,these pans would work well on egg dishes
Kris in Alaska says
Oh I’d cook… dinner in them! 😉
Susan says
I’d cook something yummy for my family, maybe a stew, or skillet main course.
Maria says
ALL low carb goodies! Healthy stuff!
Karen says
Looking forward to making the tarts!
Mist says
The tarts and cookware are both beautiful
Steve K says
Yum!
dolly votruba says
I really need a new set of pots and pans! Every thing I use to cook with is old and ready for the trash! Calphalon is a very good brand…would love to own some!
S. Harris says
I’d make soup…..it’s COLD here!
Katie Jan says
I would make a large pot of soup with bone broth 🙂
Debbie says
I would make sweet potato has
Michael says
I would prepare a nice dinner for my family.
Denise C says
I need new pots and pans so badly! Would be such a great gift.
Gail says
Poached lobster for dinner.
Then an omelet made in the left over butter for breakfast. I use left over lobster but there won’t be any. 🙂
Kay N. says
Love chia seeds. Anxious to try the recipe.
Ann says
My fav flavors…….stunning! Need a good omelet pan.
Caren G says
Some stir-fried cabbage with fennel seeds sounds good!