Almond Raspberry Tassies Recipe

Ingredients for Almond Raspberry Tassies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• Milk
• 1/4 cup raspberry preserves
• 1/2 cup almond paste
• 2 large egg yolks
• Orange Juice

How to Make Almond Raspberry Tassies

1. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 4 ounces cream cheese until light and fluffy.
2. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a dough forms.
3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Divide the chilled dough into 24 equal-sized balls.
6. Press each ball into the bottom and up the sides of a mini muffin tin.
7. Fill each tart shell with 1/2 teaspoon raspberry preserves.
8. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup almond paste, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 2 large egg yolks.
9. Beat well until smooth and creamy. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons milk.
10. Spoon the almond filling over the raspberry preserves in each tart shell.
11. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
12. Let the tarts cool completely in the muffin tin before carefully removing them.
13. Serve and enjoy!