5 from 2 votes
Italian Almond Pie Crust
This rich and subtly sweet Italian almond pie crust is perfect for crostata, mini tarts, frangipane fruit tarts, pies and more!
Prep Time
10 mins
Chilling time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
2
pie crust
Calories:
1328 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Brunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour 200 g total, if you double the recipe then double this amount
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup butter room temperature, cubed
- ½ cup granulated sugar or fine sugar
- 1 pinch salt add 1/4 teaspoon if using unsalted butter
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stand mixer or food processor whisk together the flours, sugar, salt and baking powder.
- Add the egg, yolk, vanilla and room temperature butter, mix until the dough is almost combined.
- Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead to form a soft dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes before using.
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Notes
- If you find the dough too dry then add more butter or a little water.
- In a blender or food processor add blanched almonds blend or pulse until a fine, powdery flour is achieved.
- Any pie dough is great to make in advance! Store wrapped in plastic wrap or rolled out in the pie or tart pan covered with plastic wrap for up to a day. Do not add filling to the crust until ready to bake.
- Store well wrapped dough in the freeze for up to two months. You can also freeze pre-baked crusts wrapped for a month or two. Thaw wrapped at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1328kcal
(66%)
Carbohydrates
135g
(45%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
79g
(122%)
Saturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
2g
(100%)
Cholesterol
307mg
(102%)
Sodium
428mg
(18%)
Potassium
364mg
(8%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
53g
(106%)
Vitamin A
1676IU
(34%)
Calcium
258mg
(26%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 pie crust
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1328kcal | 66% |
| Carbohydrates | 135g | 45% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 79g | 122% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 307mg | 102% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 1676IU | 34% |
| Calcium | 258mg | 26% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.