Torta Delle Tre Torri (three Towers Tart)

The Torta delle Tre Torri, or Three Towers Tart, is a traditional dessert from San Marino, a small country in the Apennine Mountains. This delicious tart is named after the three towers that overlook the capital city of San Marino. It's a delightful combination of flavors and textures that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Vegetarian Dessert Sammarinese Traditional San Marino
Torta Delle Tre Torri (three Towers Tart)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 cup apricot jam
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and cold water. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until the dough comes together.
  3. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out one disk of dough and press it into the bottom of a tart pan. Spread the apricot jam over the dough.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the ground almonds and almond extract. Sprinkle this mixture over the apricot jam.
  6. Roll out the second disk of dough and place it over the almond mixture. Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the tart is golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
4g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Tart pan Rolling pin Mixing bowls Whisk

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Torta delle Tre Torri with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

For a twist, try using different flavors of jam or adding a sprinkle of cinnamon to the almond mixture.

Cost

$10