Bakewell Tart (English)

8 oz shortcrust pastry

Filling:
raspberry or strawberry jam
4 oz margarine
4 oz caster sugar
4 oz ground almonds*
2 eggs, well beaten
few drops almond essence

Set oven to 375F or Mark 5.

Line a shallow pie dish with pastry and spread with a layer of jam.

Mix all the other ingredients together and spread over the jam.

Bake for 20-30 minutes until the fllling is set.

This version of the Bakewell Pudding is often preferred both for its flavour and texture. The use of ground almonds makes the filling firmer.

*Another variation of this recipe uses 2 oz. self raising flour and 2 oz. ground rice instead of the ground almonds.

Servings: 4 servings