Description
Gorgeous, delicious, elegant and quite the indulgence – these raspberry mazarines are the perfect ending to a great dinner party.
Ingredients
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For the dough
- 3 1/2 oz organic butter (unsalted)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tbsp icing sugar
- 1 cup flour
For the filling
- 3 1/2 oz almonds (peeled)
- 3/4 cup icing sugar
- 3 oz organic butter (unsalted)
- 2 large eggs
Topping
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1 tbsp water (more if needed)
- fresh berries
Instructions
- Preparing the Dough:
- Cream the butter and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the egg yolk, followed by the flour, and beat until the mixture is smooth.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- Making the Filling:
- Mix the butter and sugar until the sugar crystals dissolve.
- In a food processor, blend the almonds until finely chopped.
- Combine the butter-sugar mixture with the almonds, then add the eggs and blend for 5 minutes.
- Assembling and Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Butter mazarine or small pie dishes. Press the dough into each dish, covering the surface and sides.
- Pour the almond filling into the dough-lined dishes.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, then cool off completely.
- Preparing the Topping:
- Whisk together icing sugar and water to make the frosting.
- Pour the frosting over the cooled mazarines.
- As the frosting stiffens, place fresh berries on top and refrigerate until completely set.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- The dough should be firm but pliable after refrigeration.
- Almond filling should be smooth and well-blended.
- Monitor the mazarines closely to avoid over-baking.
- Let the mazarines cool before applying frosting for a smooth finish.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Nordic, Scandinavian-inspired, Swedish