This delicate pate sablee is enriched with ground almonds for a nutty aroma and tender crumb. The high butter content and confectioner’s sugar create a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that holds its shape beautifully when baked. It is the ideal base for fruit tarts, lemon bars, or elegant holiday cookies. The dough requires chilling to develop its structure and prevent spreading, resulting in a rich, buttery crust with a subtle granularity from the almonds. Perfect for special occasions or as a sophisticated accompaniment to coffee, this versatile pastry brings a touch of French elegance to your baking repertoire. Simple ingredients yield complex flavors.
Crumbly Sweet Pastry (Pate Sablee) With Almonds
Description
This delicate pate sablee is enriched with ground almonds for a nutty aroma and tender crumb. The high butter content and confectioner's sugar create a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that holds its shape beautifully when baked. It is the ideal base for fruit tarts, lemon bars, or elegant holiday cookies. The dough requires chilling to develop its structure and prevent spreading, resulting in a rich, buttery crust with a subtle granularity from the almonds. Perfect for special occasions or as a sophisticated accompaniment to coffee, this versatile pastry brings a touch of French elegance to your baking repertoire. Simple ingredients yield complex flavors.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and sifted confectioner's sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and salt until fully combined and smooth.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and ground almonds.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing gently on low speed just until moistened.
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Do not overmix; the dough should remain crumbly and not form a tight ball.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into two equal portions.
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Shape each portion into a ball, then flatten slightly to form a disk.
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Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 4 days, before rolling and baking.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 215.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24.3g38%
- Saturated Fat 15.3g77%
- Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
- Sodium 0.6mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.3g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
