This Raspberry Frangipane - Bakewell Tart is a classic Great British dessert favourite.
Sweet shortcrust pastry tart with a layer of tangy raspberry jam followed by an easy to make frangipane mixture of ground almond, eggs, almond extract filling.
Topped with flaked almonds and perfectly baked in the oven.
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- How to make Raspberry Frangipane - Bakewell Tart?
- Why is it called Bakewell Tart?
- What are the layers in a Raspberry Frangipane - Bakewell Tart?
- What is a frangipane?
- What Jam to use for Bakewell Tart?
- Alternative to Raspberry Frangipane - Bakewell Tart?
- What to serve with Bakewell Tart?
- How to store Bakewell tart?
- Can I freeze Bakewell tart?
- 📖 Step by Step Recipe
- 💬 Reviews
How to make Raspberry Frangipane - Bakewell Tart?
Press the button below to jump straight to the recipe to make this Raspberry Frangipane at home yourself.
You will find more tips and tricks on this blog post.
Why is it called Bakewell Tart?
It is so-called after a town named Bakewell in Derbyshire. There are a few variations which have been produced from a traditional Bakewell Pudding, which is traditionally served warm and made with puff pastry.
This Bakewell Tart is one also known as a Gloucester tart and there is also a Cherry Bakewell which often is topped with icing and a cherry on top.
All can also be served in mini versions too. The one thing they all have in common is the layers of pastry, jam, and frangipane.
What are the layers in a Raspberry Frangipane - Bakewell Tart?
The first layer is Shortcrust Pastry, followed by Raspberry Jam on the base.
Next up is the frangipane mixture and, finally flaked Almonds.
What is a frangipane?
To sum up, Frangipane is a sweet cream dessert filling. A simple mix of butter, sugar, eggs, almonds and almond flavouring.
Before cooking it has a smooth spreadable texture.
When cooked, frangipane has a soft, moist texture.
How to make Shortcrust Pastry Tart?
Check out our step by step guide for how to make a Sweet Shortcrust Pastry Tart, or buy a ready-made sweet tart case?
What Jam to use for Bakewell Tart?
In order to stick with tradition, we used Bonne Maman Raspberry Conserve. Raspberry is the traditional fruit in Bakewell Tart.
Obviously, it should be noted to use any jam flavour you like.
As illustrated above, we use a conserve ( a 'posh' jam) as it has a higher fruit content, it also has a thicker consistency to prevent a soggy pastry bottom!
Alternative to Raspberry Frangipane - Bakewell Tart?
Obviously Raspberry is delicious, but should you want something different, switch the Raspberry Conserve to something you fancy?
For example, Cherry, Apricot or Strawberry jam work well, or why not try something different like a Fruit compete, lemon curd, apple sauce or fresh fruit?
What to serve with Bakewell Tart?
Serve Bakewell tart cold as part of an afternoon tea.
On the other hand, it is also great warm with ice cream or custard for dessert.
How to heat bakewell tart?
If you are reheating the whole tart? Place on the middle shelf in a fan oven at 150°C fan / 170°C/ 325°F / Gas Mark 3 for 15 minutes.
However, if just one slice at a time? 1 minute in the microwave will be sufficient.
How to store Bakewell tart?
When your tart has cooled keep in a cake box / tin or any air tight container and consume within 2-3 days.
Whereas, it will keep for longer in the fridge for a week.
Can I freeze Bakewell tart?
If you wanted to freeze, wait for the tart to cool completely after cooking. Put in a large freezer bag or container.
Once frozen, this tart will keep for 1-2 months.
Defrost before reheating for 15 minutes on the middle shelf in a fan oven at 160°C fan / 180°C/ 350°F / Gas Mark 4.
📖 Step by Step Recipe
Raspberry Frangipane - Bakewell Tart
Equipment
Ingredients
- 160 grams Unsalted Butter (⅔ cup) - At room temperture - should be very soft
- 160 grams Caster Sugar (¾ cup)
- 3 medium Eggs - weight with shell should be close to 160 grams
- 160 grams Ground almond (1 ⅓ cup)
- ½ teaspoon Almond extract
- 1 Sweet Shortcrust Pastry Tart - Homemade (follow link) or ready-made store-bought
- 4 tablespoon Raspberry Jam
- 1 tablespoon Flaked Almonds
Instructions
- Preheat fan oven to 150°C fan / 170°C/ 325°F / Gas Mark 3Make the 23cm Sweet Shortcrust Pastry Tart case first
- Cream the caster sugar with the softened butter until pale and fluffy
- Beat in 1 egg at a time to the creamed butter and sugar.
- Stir in almond extract
- Fold in the ground almond
- Spread Raspberry Jam into the base of Pastry tart
- Layer the frangipane mix on top and gently spread to be just below top of pastry case edge.
- Add flaked Almonds to the top
- Bake in the preheated 150°C fan / 170°C/ 325°F / Gas Mark 3 oven for 50 minutes, it should be slightly golden on top, it will still be soft to touch whilst warm.
- Leave to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting. This allows it to finish setting before serving.
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If you liked this tart, you should also check out our Old School Butterscotch Tart for your next creation.
Nic Bescoby
Absolutely delicious 😋 We had family over this weekend and I made it for dessert... everyone was amazed I'd made it and I've been instructed to make another ASAP!
Luke and Kay
Hi Nic,
We're thrilled to hear that our raspberry frangipane Bakewell tart recipe was such a hit with your family! Isn't it wonderful when something you've made brings so much joy? It's the ultimate compliment to be asked to make it again, and we're sure your next tart will be just as delicious. 🙂
Deborah
Morning, just a quick question, can you reheat the frangipane tart as I want to bake it in advance
Thank you
Luke and Kay
Hi Deborah
Thanks for the question
Reheat for 15 minutes on the middle shelf in a fan oven at 160Cfan/180c/350F.
I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂
Angela Phillips
Can you use strawberry jam
Thank you 😊
Kay
Hi Angela, yes, you can use Strawberry jam, if that's what you prefer 🙂
Hope you enjoy the recipe 😉