**Indulge in a Symphony of Sweet and Savory: A Culinary Journey with Shortbread Almond Cookie Crust**
Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our versatile shortbread almond cookie crust, a culinary masterpiece that elevates any dish from ordinary to extraordinary. This delectable crust, crafted with premium ingredients like butter, flour, sugar, and almond extract, offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Explore a world of culinary possibilities with our curated collection of recipes featuring this exceptional crust. From classic favorites like creamy cheesecakes and decadent chocolate tarts to innovative savory creations like quiche and galette, our recipes showcase the versatility of this remarkable crust. Prepare to be captivated by a symphony of flavors and textures as you embark on this delectable journey.
ALMOND SHORTBREADS
The word "short" in the recipe title is a promise of melt-in-your mouth tenderness. That's the butter doing its job.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 18 wedges
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Blend and pulse the 1/2 cup nuts in a food processor with the sugar until mixture resembles coarse sand. (If there are a couple small chunks of nuts that is fine.) Add the butter, vanilla and almond extracts, and the salt, and pulse until creamy. Add the flour and continue to pulse to make a soft dough.
- Turn the dough out into a 9-inch tart pan and spread it out evenly with an off-set spatula. Dip the spatula in a little warm water to help smooth and even the surface of the shortbread. Cover and freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
- Put the tart pan on a baking sheet and dock (prick) the dough all over with a fork. Generously sprinkle the top of the shortbread with sugar. Toss the remaining whole almonds in the egg white; evenly arrange and press the nuts into the dough around the edge of the pan. Bake until golden brown and set, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Cool the short bread in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the tart ring and cut the shortbread with a sharp knife into wedges, each with a nut. Cool shortbreads on a rack completely. (Alternatively present the shortbread as 1 large cookie. Cool the shortbread in the pan completely and remove the tart ring. Cut the shortbread into wedges as desired.) Serve. Store in a tightly sealed container for up to 5 days.
ALMOND SHORTBREAD I
Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread.
Provided by Robin J.
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter with 1/2 cup sugar and almond extract until light and fluffy. With a wooden spoon, stir in flour until smooth and well combined. Divide dough into 2 parts. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- On lightly sugared surface, roll out dough, one part at a time, about 1/2-inch thick. Cut out cookies with a 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet 1 inch apart. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie with the end of a wooden spoon.
- Bake in preheated oven until cookies are light golden brown around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes. While still warm, roll in sugar. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an air-tight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 73 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
SHORTBREAD ALMOND COOKIE CRUST
A great crust for Cheesecake!!!! Or Chocolate Moose! Check out my Creamy cheesecake. Could be all ground in food processor then mix with butter. A good topping for yogurt, ice cream, moose just sprinkle mixture on top for extra crunch!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 1 8inch pan
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place crumbs and almonds into bowl and mix with melted butter.
- Stir until mixed well.
- Press into bottom and side of an 8 inch springform pan.
- Refrigerate 15 minutes before filling.
ALMOND SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Serve these cookies with a cold glass of milk or crumbled over chocolate or vanilla ice cream.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the beaten egg and extract. Add the flour, ground almonds and lemon zest and mix until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead into a ball. Divide the dough in half and then roll each half into a log, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour (the dough can be frozen at this point for a later use).
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough from the plastic wrap and slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets and bake until golden brown at the edges, about 15 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 3 or 4 minutes before transferring to wire cooling racks to cool completely, or just eat warm from the oven.
SHORTBREAD CRUST
Simple and easy shortbread crust you'll love. Especially wonderful if your planning to make a peach pie.
Provided by Silly Rabbit
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Stir together flour and baking powder; blend into butter mixture. Pat into a 9 inch pie plate.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 179.4 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
ALMOND SHORTBREAD CRUST
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the cookies in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, and process until fine crumbs form. Add about 3/4 cup almonds with the sugar and salt; process until fine crumbs form. Add the butter, and process until the mixture comes together.
- Coarsely chop the remaining almonds, and stir into the crust mixture. Press into the bottom and sides of 2 8-inch pie plates to form a crust, and bake until they are just turning golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- Choose the right ingredients. Use high-quality butter and almond flour for the best flavor and texture. Make sure your butter is cold before you start baking, as this will help the cookies stay crumbly.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until they are just golden brown. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will help them set and develop their full flavor.
Conclusion:
This shortbread almond cookie crust is a delicious and versatile base for a variety of desserts. It can be used for pies, tarts, cheesecakes, and more. The combination of shortbread and almond flour gives it a rich, nutty flavor that will complement any filling. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family.
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