Rhubarb & almond tartlets

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Sticks Red Rhubarb
16fluid ounceStock Syrup
3ouncesButter
3ouncesSugar
3ouncesGround almonds
10fluid ounceWhipping cream, whipped
Raspberries, Strawberies grapes and mint sprigs

Directions

TO DECORATE

Preheat oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4. Cut rhubarb into 1 inch lengths, poach in syrup for about 12 minutes, until slightly soft. Drain and cool. Meanwhile in a bowl, blend butter, sugar and almonds. Grease sixteen patty tins. Put 1 Teaspoon of mixture into each tin. Bake for 10 minutes until golden. Cool in tins but remove before they set. To serve, fill each case with rhubarb, top with cream. Decorate with any remaining rhubarb, or fruit and mint sprigs.

Source: Keith Floyd, Sunday Magazine