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Mint and Citrus Mazariner Almond Tarts

Name: Mint and Citrus Mazariner Almond Tarts
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 125g unsalted butter, cold; 100g powdered sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 250g all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 200g almond paste; 1 tbsp water; 1 tbsp sugar (for topping); 1 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 tsp dried mint

A refreshing and light variation with the coolness of mint and the brightness of citrus.

32 minutes12 servings

Method

Before baking, mix lemon zest and mint into the sugar before sprinkling on top of the almond paste.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Mix butter, sugar, egg yolk, flour, and salt to make dough.
Roll dough into 12 circles, place in tart pans, and prick bottom with fork.
Fill each with almond paste, add water, and sprinkle sugar on top.
Bake 15-18 minutes until golden and crisp.

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