Name: Blueberry & almond tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 85g softened butter -; 175g caster sugar -; 175g ground almonds -; 2 eggs , beaten -; few drops almond extract -; 2 x 125g punnets blueberries -; 23-24cm cooked shortcrust pastry tart case (see 'goes well with') -; icing sugar , for dusting -

Ingredients for - Blueberry & almond tart

1. 85g softened butter

2. 175g caster sugar

3. 175g ground almonds

4. 2 eggs , beaten

5. few drops almond extract

6. 2 x 125g punnets blueberries

7. 23-24cm cooked shortcrust pastry tart case (see 'goes well with')

8. icing sugar , for dusting

How to cook deliciously - Blueberry & almond tart

1 . Stage

Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Beat together the butter and sugar until it is light and fluffy, about 1 min. Stir in the almonds, egg and almond extract.

2 . Stage

Stir in half the blueberries and spoon into the pastry case. Smooth the top using the back of a metal spoon, then scatter over the remaining blueberries, pressing them in lightly. Bake for 45-50 mins until the pastry is crisp and golden, and the filling is golden and feels firm to the touch.

3 . Stage

Cool the tart for 10 mins in the tin, then lift onto a serving plate. Dust with a little icing sugar and serve warm or at room temperature.