Sunday, 27 April 2025

GF Almond pie crust / Lemon mascarpone filling

For the Almond Crust

1¼ cups almond flour 

¼ cup GF flour (Bobs 1 to 1)

¼ cup granulated sugar

¼ tsp salt

5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (70 gr)

½ tsp almond extract

Make the Crust

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix almond flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter and almond extract until a crumbly dough forms.

Press and Bake

Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a loose bottomed tart pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.


For the Lemon Mascarpone Filling

8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temp 

½ cup lemon curd 

¼ cup powdered sugar 

1 tsp vanilla extract

zest of one lemon 

½ cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks


Prepare the Filling

In a mixing bowl, beat mascarpone, lemon curd, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth and fluffy.

Fold in Whipped Cream

Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon-mascarpone mixture until light and airy.

Spoon the filling into the cooled almond crust and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.

Refrigerate 1- 2 hours or until set.