Diane's Almond Tarts Recipe

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Diane's Almond Tarts
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  1. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch. Shape into a ball and refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness, cut into appropriate size circles with a glass or cookie cutter and press into tart shells. Spoon 1 teaspoon jam into bottom of each shell.
  2. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in rice flour and cocoa powder. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons almond extract. Fill tarts 2/3 full.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is set. Allow to cool.
  4. In a small bowl, Stir together 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Spread on tarts. Garnish each tart with a maraschino cherry.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 264.56 Kcal (1108 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.08g 20%
Cholesterol 46.69mg 16%
Sodium 8.06mg 0%
Potassium 37.48mg 1%
Total Carbs 35.26g 12%
Sugars 20.44g 82%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 4%
Protein 2.05g 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 11.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 417.02 Kcal (1746 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.62g 20%
Cholesterol 73.59mg 16%
Sodium 12.7mg 0%
Potassium 59.09mg 1%
Total Carbs 55.57g 12%
Sugars 32.21g 82%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 4%
Protein 3.23g 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 18.2mg 1%

* 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

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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