Mazariner – Scandinavian Almond Tartlets
Norwegian Dessert Recipe
- (1) Shells ▢ Combine the flour and powdered sugar in a food processor
- (2) Add the butter and pulse until it's evenly distributed
- (3) Add the egg and pulse until the dough comes together
- (4) ▢ Roll out the dough on a floured surface
- (5) Cut the dough in circles with a large mug
- (6) Press the circles down into a greased muffin pan
- (7) Put the pan of shells in the fridge while you prepare the almond filling
- (8) Almond filling ▢ Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C)
- (9) ▢ Whisk the egg and powdered sugar together until thick and airy
- (10) Melt the butter and stir it into the egg mixture
- (11) Stir in the vanilla, flour, and almond extract
- (12) Stir in the almond flour
- (13) ▢ Pipe or spoon the almond filling onto the shells, filling the shells about 3/4 full
- (14) ▢ Bake the mazariner for 20 – 25 minutes, until light golden brown
- (15) Cool on a wire rack
- (16) Glaze ▢ Mix together the powdered sugar and liquid until you get a spreadable glaze
- (17) Spread the glaze on top of the mazariner and if you wish, decorate with sprinkles, or anything you like