Lemon Almond Tarts
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Recipe type: Snack
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Serves: 12-24
 
A creamy almond filling with a hint of lemon makes these easy tarts a sure winner.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp lemon cake mix
  • Unbaked tart shells (12 large or 24 mini shells)
Instructions
  1. Mix together sugar, almonds, almond extract, lemon juice, and eggs. Let stand in fridge for at least 6 hours, and up to 3 days.
  2. When ready to make tarts, add the lemon cake mix and stir mixture well with a fork.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Spoon almond filling into unbaked (still frozen is fine) tart shells that have been placed on a cookie sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until tops are lightly browned.
  5. Cool on racks and store in airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Recipe by Hidden Ponies at https://hiddenponies.com/2014/02/saturday-sweets-lemon-almond-tarts/