Torta tal-Marmurat

Name: Torta tal-Marmurat
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Maltese
Ingredients: For pastry: 250g flour, 125g butter, 50g sugar, 1 egg, pinch salt; For filling: 300g ground almonds, 200g sugar, 4 egg whites, zest of 1 lemon, 1 tsp almond extract; Powdered sugar for dusting

Torta tal-Marmurat (TOR-tah tal-mar-moo-RAHT)

Almond Macaroon Tart

⏱ Prep Time 40 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 390 kcal

A luscious Maltese tart with a buttery pastry shell filled with a rich almond macaroon mixture, baked until golden and fragrant.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 8.0g

Carbs 40.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs ⚠ tree nuts

Equipment Needed

tart pan mixing bowl electric mixer

Presentation Guide

Vessel: tart plate

Garnishes: powdered sugar, sliced almonds

Accompaniments: whipped cream, espresso

Ingredients

For pastry: 250g flour, 125g butter, 50g sugar, 1 egg, pinch salt
For filling: 300g ground almonds, 200g sugar, 4 egg whites, zest of 1 lemon, 1 tsp almond extract
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1
Make pastry: rub butter into flour, add sugar, salt, and egg. Form dough, chill 20 min.
2
Roll pastry and line a greased tart pan. Prick base with a fork.
3
Whisk egg whites until frothy. Fold in ground almonds, sugar, lemon zest, and almond extract.
4
Pour filling into the pastry shell, spreading evenly.
5
Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 35-40 min until golden and set.
6
Cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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Did You Know?

The Knights of St. John brought many almond-based confections to Malta, and the tradition of almond desserts has flourished ever since.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

tart pan
mixing bowl
electric mixer

Garnishing

powdered sugar, sliced almonds

Accompaniments

whipped cream, espresso

The Story Behind Torta tal-Marmurat

Torta tal-marmurat reflects the influence of the Knights of Malta, who brought refined European baking traditions to the islands during their 268-year rule (1530-1798). Almonds thrived in the Maltese climate, making almond desserts a natural specialty.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed tea time and festas 📜 Origins: Knights of St. John era

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