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Mazariner – Scandinavian Almond Tartlets

Name: Mazariner – Scandinavian Almond Tartlets
Cuisine: Norway
Ingredients: 3 Cups Flour; 1 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar; 200g Butter; 1 Egg; 3 Egg; 1 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar; 100g Butter; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 2 tblsp Flour; 2 cups Almond Flour; 1 teaspoon Almond Extract; 2 cups Powdered Sugar; 3 tablespoons Heavy Cream; 1/4 tsp Almond Extract

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These jewel-like tartlets are named after a Swedish king and remain a cornerstone of Scandinavian bakeries. The technique is deceptively simple: a buttery, shortbread-like crust topped with an almond cream that caramelizes in the oven into a thin, crackling shell. What makes mazariner special is the restraint, the way vanilla and butter support rather than shout over the almonds. They're the kind of small cake that rewards patience and precision.

Instructions

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

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

Add the egg and pulse until the dough comes together. ▢ Roll out the dough on a floured surface.

Cut the dough in circles with a large mug.

Press the circles down into a greased muffin pan.

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

Almond filling ▢ Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C). ▢ Whisk the egg and powdered sugar together until thick and airy.

Melt the butter and stir it into the egg mixture.

Stir in the vanilla, flour, and almond extract.

Stir in the almond flour. ▢ Pipe or spoon the almond filling onto the shells, filling the shells about 3/4 full. ▢ Bake the mazariner for 20 – 25 minutes, until light golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack.

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

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