Cranberry and Almond Bakewell Tart: English Classic With a Twist Recipe

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Cranberry and Almond Bakewell Tart: English Classic With a Twist
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Directions:

  1. Shortcrust Pastry:.
  2. Sieve the flour into a large bowl and add a pinch of salt. Mix.
  3. Cut the butter or margarine into the flour, and then with your fingertips, rub the fat into the flour, until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  4. Add cold water gradually, until the pastry JUST comes together, it should NOT be sticky.
  5. Roll the pastry out and line a 10 to 11 greased and lined round, deep flan tin.
  6. Place a circle of baking parchment on top of the pastry and fill with baking beans.
  7. Bake blind in a pre-heated oven 200C/400F/Gas mark 6 for 10 minutes.
  8. Take out and carefully remove the baking beans and parchment.
  9. Return to the oven for a further 5 minutes.
  10. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
  11. Bakewell Topping:.
  12. Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  13. Gradually add the beaten eggs and then fold in the flour and ground almonds. Add the almond essence to taste and mix well.
  14. Mix the raspberry jam and cranberry sauce together and spread over the base of the pastry case.
  15. Spoon the almond mixture over the top, making sure it reaches the edges and it is even and smooth.
  16. Sprinkle the cranberries over the top and then the flaked almonds.
  17. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden and firm to the touch.
  18. Cool for 5 to 10 minutes in the flan tin, then carefully turn out and just before serving, dust with icing sugar.
  19. Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature with cream, creme fraiche or custard.
  20. Cooking time includes pre-baking pastry.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2233.72 Kcal (9352 kJ)
Calories from fat 1269.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 141.11g 217%
Cholesterol 322.36mg 107%
Sodium 1363.5mg 57%
Potassium 626.95mg 13%
Total Carbs 217.41g 72%
Sugars 58.28g 233%
Dietary Fiber 18.78g 75%
Protein 24.72g 49%
Vitamin C 11.3mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 28%
Iron 5.9mg 33%
Calcium 346.4mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 410.91 Kcal (1720 kJ)
Calories from fat 233.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.96g 217%
Cholesterol 59.3mg 107%
Sodium 250.82mg 57%
Potassium 115.33mg 13%
Total Carbs 39.99g 72%
Sugars 10.72g 233%
Dietary Fiber 3.45g 75%
Protein 4.55g 49%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 28%
Iron 1.1mg 33%
Calcium 63.7mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 55.6
    Points
  • 61
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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