Cuties® Clementine Frangipane Brûlée Tarts

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Cuties® Clementine juice
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup ground almonds
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla

• Tarts:

  • 3 Cuties® Clementines, peeled
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 12 frozen tart shells (3 inch), thawed according to package directions

Directions

1. 1
   Tarts: Slice each clementine crosswise into 4 slices. Place on foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle each slice with 1/2 tsp sugar. Broil for 4 or 5 minutes or until caramelized; let cool.
2. 2
   Using electric mixer, beat together butter, sugar and salt for 3 to 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add ground almonds; mix for about 2 minutes or until smooth. Beat in egg. Add clementine juice, flour and vanilla; mix until smooth.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 375°F. Fill tart shells evenly with frangipane filling; place on baking sheet. Bake in middle rack of oven for about 25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and filling is puffed and golden.
4. 4
   Place slice of caramelized clementine on each tart. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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