Air Fryer Bakewell Pie Tarts
This easy rendition uses similar components of the iconic British Bakewell pie tart, but the air fryer makes it easier. You can use any type of jam you want!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 sheets refrigerated pie crust
- 2 tablespoons lemon curd
- 2 tablespoons red tart cherry fruit spread
- 4 ounces almond paste
- Cooking spray
ICING:
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds toasted
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°.
- On a work surface, unroll crusts. Roll to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut each crust into four 4-in. squares.
- Top 4 squares with 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon curd and 1-1/2 teaspoons fruit spread; swirl slightly.
- Roll almond paste into a 4-in. square.
- Cut into four 2-in. squares. Place each piece of almond paste on top of curd mixture.
- Brush edges of crust with water; top with remaining crust squares.
- Press edges with a fork to seal. Prick tops with a fork.
- In batches, arrange tarts in a single layer on a greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray.
- Cook until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely.
- For icing,
- In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
- Spoon over cooled pastries; sprinkle with almonds. Let stand until set.