Mary Berry Bakewell Tart Recipe
The Mary Berry Bakewell Tart Recipe is a true British classic. It is sweet, soft, and full of almond flavour.
Ingredients
- Shortcrust pastry – 1 sheet
- Raspberry jam – 4 tablespoons
- Butter – 150g
- Caster sugar – 150g
- Ground almonds – 150g
- Self-raising flour – 50g
- Eggs – 2
- Almond flakes – 2 tablespoons
Instructions
Prepare the pastry
- Roll the pastry and place it in the tart tin. Trim the edges.
Add the jam
- Spread raspberry jam evenly on the base.
Make the filling
- Mix butter and sugar. Add eggs, almonds, and flour. Combine well.
Fill the tart
- Pour the almond mixture over the jam layer.
Add toppings
- Sprinkle almond flakes on top.
Bake the tart
- Bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes. Let it cool.
Notes
- Use cold pastry.
- Do not add too much jam.
- Bake until golden on top.
- Let the tart cool fully.
- Use good-quality butter for taste.