Bakewell Slice

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This Bakewell Slice is a buttery, jam-filled treat that brings all the classic flavors of a Bakewell tart in an easy-to-share slice form. With a soft almond-flavored topping, sweet fruity jam, and a tender base, every bite is rich, comforting, and just a little nostalgic.

Ingredients

Base

• 150g plain flour
• 30g icing sugar
• 100g cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 egg yolk
• 1–2 tsp cold water

Filling

• 150g raspberry jam
• 125g unsalted butter, softened
• 125g caster sugar
• 2 eggs
• 125g almond meal
• 25g plain flour
• ½ tsp almond extract

Topping

• 60g flaked almonds

Icing Drizzle

• 80g icing sugar
• 1–2 tsp lemon juice or water

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan) and line a 20cm × 20cm baking tin with baking paper.
2. To make the base, combine the flour and icing sugar in a bowl. Rub in the cubed butter with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and just enough cold water to bring the dough together. Press evenly into the prepared tin, prick with a fork and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, beat the butter and caster sugar together until pale and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Fold in the almond meal, flour and almond extract until smooth.
4. Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the warm pastry base. Spread filling over the jam layer.
5. Sprinkle flaked almonds over the top and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and set in the centre.