Almond Shortcrust Pastry is a variation of the classic shortcrust pastry, characterized by the use of Almond Flour which gives the preparation a softer texture and a delicate, fragrant taste: this almond shortcrust is perfect for making cookies, tarts, tartlets, or cake bases.
To prepare this pastry, you’ll need Almond Flour: if you don’t have it at home, you can make it by finely grinding shelled and peeled almonds; it’s essential that the almonds are peeled, meaning without their brown skin, to avoid a bitter taste and a rougher texture. The recommendation is to get ready-made Almond Flour, saving preparation time and ensuring optimal results. You can find it in most supermarkets in the baking section, specialty food stores, or online retailers.
This Almond Flour Shortcrust Pastry can be used as a base for fruit tarts, cream pies, or chocolate desserts, enhancing the filling’s flavor thanks to its delicate sweetness and subtle almond aroma. It can also be rolled out and cut to create crumbly cookies, perfect to enjoy plain or decorated with icing and chocolate.
