This elegant Apricot Almond Puff Tart combines the buttery flakiness of puff pastry with the rich, nutty flavor of almond cream. It’s an easy yet impressive dessert perfect for showcasing fresh apricots.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or treating yourself, this tart will delight with its beautiful presentation and delicious taste.

Prep These Ingredients

Puff pastry (24 cm round)
40 g sugar
50 g soft butter
50 g almond powder
1 egg (for the almond cream)
Apricot halves (fresh or canned)
1 egg yolk (for brushing)

Let’s Start Baking

1. Prepare the Almond Cream

Start by making the almond cream that will bring a creamy, nutty richness to the tart.

In a bowl, mix the sugar, soft butter, almond powder, and egg until smooth and fully combined.
Transfer the almond cream into a piping bag for easy application later.

2. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F) to ensure even baking and a perfectly crisp puff pastry.

3. Shape the Puff Pastry

Place your 24 cm round puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Using a 14 cm round cutter or a bowl, lightly mark the center of the puff pastry. This will help guide the assembly.
Within this marked circle, cut 8 radial lines, creating small triangles that resemble rays. This will allow the pastry to fold neatly over the apricots.

4. Assembly

Now it’s time to assemble your tart for baking:

Pipe the almond cream in a ring around the marked circle.
Arrange apricot halves or slices over the almond cream.
Gently fold each triangle of pastry over the apricots, sealing the tips at the edges.
Lift the edges of the puff pastry slightly to enclose the apricots and give the tart its signature shape.

5. Finish and Bake

Brush the puff pastry with egg yolk to achieve a beautifully golden and shiny finish.
Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and fully cooked.

Pro Tips for Success

Chill your puff pastry before assembling to prevent it from becoming too soft, which can make it harder to handle.
Use fresh apricots if they’re in season for the best flavor, but canned apricots work just as well for a convenient option.
Seal the edges well to ensure the almond cream stays in place and the pastry folds up neatly around the apricots.

Serving Suggestions

This tart is perfect when served warm, with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey. It pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

Storage Tips

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. Reheat in the oven to crisp up the pastry before serving again.

Enjoy your delightful Apricot Almond Puff Tart—simple yet elegant, and bursting with flavor!

Apricot Almond Puff Tart

A deliciously flaky puff pastry tart filled with almond cream and fresh apricots, perfect for dessert or a sweet treat.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Servings 6 people

Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients

Pastry

24 cm puff pastry ready-made or homemade

Almond Cream

40 g sugar
50 g soft butter
50 g almond powder ground almonds
1 egg for almond cream

Tart Filling & Finishing

as needed apricots halved or sliced, fresh or canned
1 egg yolk for brushing the pastry

Instructions

Almond Cream Preparation

Mix all the ingredients (sugar, butter, almond powder, and egg) until smooth. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag.

Pastry Preparation

Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F).
Lightly mark the center of the puff pastry using a 14 cm round cutter or bowl. In this circle, make 8 radial cuts like rays.

Tart Assembly

Pipe the almond cream around the marked circle. Place apricot halves or slices on top of the cream. Fold each triangle of pastry over the apricots, sealing the tips well at the edge.
Lift the edges of the tart up around the apricots to enclose them.