Mazariner – Scandinavian Almond Tartlets

Instructions

1- Shells ▢ Combine the flour and powdered sugar in a food processor.

2- Add the butter and pulse until it's evenly distributed.

3- Add the egg and pulse until the dough comes together.

4- ▢ Roll out the dough on a floured surface.

5- Cut the dough in circles with a large mug.

6- Press the circles down into a greased muffin pan.

7- Put the pan of shells in the fridge while you prepare the almond filling.

8- Almond filling ▢ Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C).

9- ▢ Whisk the egg and powdered sugar together until thick and airy.

10- Melt the butter and stir it into the egg mixture.

11- Stir in the vanilla, flour, and almond extract.

12- Stir in the almond flour.

13- ▢ Pipe or spoon the almond filling onto the shells, filling the shells about 3/4 full.

14- ▢ Bake the mazariner for 20 – 25 minutes, until light golden brown.

15- Cool on a wire rack.

16- Glaze ▢ Mix together the powdered sugar and liquid until you get a spreadable glaze.

17- Spread the glaze on top of the mazariner and if you wish, decorate with sprinkles, or anything you like.