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Almond Tart with Cream

Indulge in a delightful Almond Tart with a luxurious cream filling, beautifully adorned with almonds. This elegant dessert is the perfect way to savor life's sweet pleasures with family and friends.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: Bakery, French
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Genoise
  • 4 units eggs Large eggs
  • 120 g sugar
  • 120 g flour All-purpose flour
  • 50 g almond powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Filling
  • 250 ml full fat liquid cream
  • 200 g mascarpone
  • 60 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp almond powder
For Garnishing
  • Whole almonds
  • Sliced almonds
  • Powdered sugar For dusting

Method
 

Preparation of Genoise
  1. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together for about five minutes until foamy and golden.
  2. Add vanilla extract, then sift in the flour, salt, and almond powder, gently folding into the mixture.
  3. Pour the mixture into a buttered and floured mold and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25 to 30 minutes.
  4. Allow the genoise to cool before slicing it into two discs.
Preparation of Cream Filling
  1. Whisk the cold liquid cream until it reaches a billowy whipped consistency.
  2. Gently fold in the mascarpone and powdered sugar, then add almond powder.
Assembly
  1. Place the first genoise disc on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of cream atop it.
  2. Add the second disc over the cream layer.
  3. Optionally, spread a thin layer of cream on top, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with whole and sliced almonds.

Notes

For the best texture, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Substitute mascarpone with cream cheese if unavailable. Consider adding almond extract for enhanced flavor.