FOCACCIA DI MANDORLE (ALMOND TORTE FROM TUSCANY)
A lovely Italian Almond Torte with a custard filling made with real vanilla from a vanilla bean. Great recipe to use up those extra egg yolks. The dough needs to be left in the fridge for 1 hour.
Provided by tigerduck
Categories Dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield 1 torte, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Dough:.
- Mix all the dough ingredients and knead until smooth. Halve dough and form each half into a ball. Wrap them in cling film. Leave in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 180°C/355°F Roll out each dough between 2 pieces of lining paper until you get a circle of 11 inches. Shape the circle with your hands, so that you will get a smooth edge. There is no need to get a perfect circle. Bake 15 minutes or until cooked and golden. Let cool.
- Custard:.
- Put milk into a pan. Slice vanilla bean lengthwise. Scratch out black stuff inside vanilla bean with the blade of a knife and add it to the milk together with the sliced vanilla bean. Bring to a boil. Let cool.
- Using an electric mixer, mix yolks and sugar for 2 minutes. Add flour and mix until well combined.
- Remove vanilla bean from milk. Add yolk mixture.
- Stirring all the time, cook mixture on medium-low heat until thickened. The mixture mustn't boil.
- Let custard cool, stirring frequently to avoid building a skin on top.
- Now you've got two variations. The original recipe says to spread 1 biscuit with the cooled filling, to top it with the remaining biscuit, to dust it with the icing sugar and to sprinkle it with the toasted slivered almonds. As I feared that the slivered almonds would fall off that way when you cut it, I reserved a small amount of the filling and spread it on top of the second biscuit, topped it then with the almonds and finally dusted the foccacia di mandorle with icing sugar.
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[email protected]I had some trouble finding almond flour, but I was able to make my own by grinding up almonds in a food processor. It worked great!
Queen Uju
[email protected]This almond torte is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Cat Roberson
[email protected]I've never made a focaccia di mandorle before, but this recipe made it easy. The torte turned out perfectly, and it was a big hit with my family.
Burhan Butt
[email protected]This almond torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.
Habib Danger
[email protected]I made this almond torte for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews.
Za'Niya Izquierdo
[email protected]This almond torte is a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few extra egg whites in my fridge, and this recipe is a great way to use them up.
S C
[email protected]I love the rustic look of this almond torte. It's perfect for a casual gathering or a special occasion.
Laxmi Kc
[email protected]This almond torte is everything I was hoping for and more. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Latasha Adams
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of almond desserts, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The torte was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Arif Rahmatulla
[email protected]This almond torte is simply divine! The almond flavor is rich and decadent, and the texture is perfectly moist. I highly recommend this recipe.
Namiro Jacky
[email protected]I found this recipe to be very easy to follow, and the torte turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again!
Eddie Ohara
[email protected]This almond torte is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it a day ahead of time, and it was still just as delicious the next day.
Stephenie Blackmon
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this almond torte. It's not too sweet, and the almond flavor is really prominent. I also like the texture, which is slightly crumbly and dense.
Alex Ratul
[email protected]This was my first time making a focaccia di mandorle, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It turned out perfectly! The torte was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Jit Basnet
[email protected]I've made this almond torte several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
Mini Chand
[email protected]This almond torte is a delightful treat! The texture is moist and crumbly, with a nutty flavor that is perfectly complemented by the sweet glaze. I especially love the addition of pine nuts, which add a nice crunch and extra flavor dimension.