The almond pie is a simple, fragrant dessert perfect for any occasion, from breakfast to snack time and even as a dessert after dinner. Its crumbly base combines with a soft and rich almond filling, creating an irresistible balance of sweetness and texture. It is an easy recipe accessible to everyone, ideal when you want to prepare a soft almond pie that captivates at the first bite.
With a few ingredients and an intuitive preparation, this almond pie will become one of your favorite recipes to keep on hand. It keeps well, is perfect for gifting, and lends itself to many delicious variations.
If you’re looking for other delicious desserts, try the lemon loaf cake, the cream, jam, and almond cake, the hot milk cake or again the 12-spoon apple cake.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2 pies
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for preparing the almond pie
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- Half lemon zest (grated)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1.1 lbs almonds
- 3.5 oz amaretti
- 8 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp rum
Steps for preparing the almond pie
To make your almond pie, start by working the flour with the cold butter cut into pieces until you get a sandy mixture. Add the sugar, egg, and grated lemon zest, quickly kneading until smooth dough forms. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes: this step is essential to get a pie that is crumbly yet well-structured.
Prepare the filling: Finely chop the almonds with the amaretti. Beat the egg whites until stiff, gradually adding the sugar. Gently fold in the almonds and amaretti with salt and rum (or alternatively, other citrus zest).
Roll out the shortcrust on parchment paper and place it in the mold. Poke the bottom with a fork and pour the almond cream, leveling it well. Bake in a static oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 30-35 minutes, until the surface is golden. Once cooled, you can decorate your almond pie with powdered sugar or toasted almond slivers.
Variants Tips and Storage
Variants
Add apricot jam under the cream for an even more delicious almond pie.
Add chocolate chips to the cream for a richer version.
Use brown sugar for a more rustic flavor.
Tips
Do not overwork the dough: it will remain more crumbly.
Let it cool completely before cutting.
Storage
The almond pie keeps at room temperature for 3-4 days under a glass dome. You can also freeze it already sliced.
Can I use chopped almonds?
Yes, that’s fine: you’ll get an almond pie with a more rustic taste.
Can I use other nuts?
Yes, any nuts will do just fine.
Can the cream be flavored?
Of course: vanilla, lemon, or bitter almond are perfect.
Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes, use a gluten-free shortcrust and certified almond flour.
