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Moroccan Almond Tartlets with Orange Flower Water

Name: Moroccan Almond Tartlets with Orange Flower Water
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter — cubed; 1 egg yolk; 1-2 tbsp cold water, Adjust quantity as needed.; 1 cup almonds — blanched and finely ground; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter — melted; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp orange flower water; 1/4 cup apricot jam; 1 tbsp water

Experience the traditional flavors of Morocco with these exquisite almond tartlets, lightly perfumed with orange blossom and perfect for any sweet tooth.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 10, 2026

Moroccan Almond Tartlets with Orange Flower Water — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Tartlet Shells

For the Almond Filling

For the Glaze

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 400 kcal
Protein: 5.9 g
Carbs: 38.2 g
Fat: 25.9 g
Fiber: 2.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3202 kcal
Protein: 47.2 g
Carbs: 305.7 g
Fat: 207.2 g
Fiber: 18.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup all-purpose flour	455	13	95	1.2	3.4
1/4 cup powdered sugar	120	0	30	0	0
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter — cubed	800	0.2	0.1	91	0
1 egg yolk	55	2.7	0.6	4.5	0
1-2 tbsp cold water Adjust quantity as needed.	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup almonds — blanched and finely ground	680	25	24	60	14
1/2 cup granulated sugar	387	0	100	0	0
1/4 cup unsalted butter — melted	400	0.1	0	45.5	0
1 egg	70	6	0.6	5	0
1 tsp vanilla extract	12	0	0.5	0	0
1 tbsp orange flower water	3	0	0.5	0	0
1/4 cup apricot jam	220	0.2	55	0	0.8
1 tbsp water	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Tartlet Shells

1
Combine flour and sugar
In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar.
2
Cut in butter
Add cubed butter and mix until the texture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3
Form dough and chill
Combine egg yolk and cold water, and mix into the dough until it just comes together. Chill for 20 minutes.
Tip: Ensure the tartlet dough is sufficiently chilled; otherwise, it will be difficult to shape.

Making the Almond Filling

1
Mix almond and sugar
In a bowl, mix ground almonds and granulated sugar.
Tip: Rubbing the almonds with a little orange zest infuses extra flavour.
2
Add wet ingredients
Stir in melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and orange flower water until smooth.
3
Rest the filling
Let the filling rest while preparing the shells.

How to Make Moroccan Almond Tartlets with Orange Flower Water

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Blind Baking
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough, fit into tartlet pans, and pre-bake for 15 minutes.
2
Filling & Baking
Fill pre-baked shells with almond filling and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden.
3
Glazing
Warm apricot jam with water, then brush over filled and cooled tartlets for a glossy finish.