Boterkoek, a Dutch treat

While shopping for prom dresses on Saturday with Lindsey, I bought these four little tart dishes that are about 3-inches squared. I've been wanting to make some Boterkoek, one of the most scrumptious Dutch desserts that I grew fond of when I lived in The Netherlands.

My recipe fit the four red tart pans perfectly.

Here's the recipe, in case you're wanting to try it yourself.

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 beaten egg
1 cup flour
1/2 cup almond paste

Combine butter and sugar in heavy duty (Kitchen Aid) mixer. Add egg. Add flour and almond paste, crumble it apart if needed. Put into a greased and floured pan. Pat down lightly to smooth out the dough to make it even. Brush the top with milk. Sprinkle with a few sliced almonds. Bake at 325° for about 30 minutes. Eét smakelijk!

Comments

Anonymous said…

yummy for the tummy

March 31, 2010 12:24 AM

Lonna said…

Those do look delish. I can see you holding off to make something until you have the perfect dish for it.

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