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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪9gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑26gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥜 Nuts

Aarhus Tart

How to order / say it
Say it Aarhus tærte — [Ow-hoos tar-teh]
Order Can I have an Aarhus Tart?
Locally Kan jeg få en Aarhus tærte?
Say locally

A traditional almond-based cake with a light glaze.

Why try it?

Aarhus Tart represents the city's love for sweet, nutty desserts and showcases the city's skill in creating delicate pastries.

How it tastes

The tart offers a sweet almond flavor with a crumbly texture and a hint of citrus from a light glaze.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Originating in Aarhus in the late 19th century, this tart was popularized in local bakeries, noted for its delicate almond flavor and attractive presentation.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥜 250 g almond flour
  • 🌾 150 g all-purpose flour
  • 🥛 125 g butter
  • 🍯 150 g sugar
  • 🥚 3 eggs
  • 🍋 1 tsp lemon zest

Method

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. 2 Mix almond flour, all-purpose flour, and sugar.
  3. 3 Add butter and mix until crumbly.
  4. 4 Stir in eggs and lemon zest to form batter.
  5. 5 Pour into baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.

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