Bakewell tart

Frangipane-filled British pastry

A Bakewell tart is an English pastry with a shortcrust base, a layer of jam (traditionally raspberry), and a filling of frangipane—an almond-flavored sponge.

The top is sometimes finished with flaked almonds or icing.

Named after Bakewell, a town in Derbyshire where it originated.

Often confused with the simpler Bakewell pudding, which has a puff pastry base and custard-like filling.

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