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Small red fruit crumble squares with almonds and lemon

Recipe by JustInCooking

Delicious squares with shortcrust pastry, filled with a silky almond and lemon cream, topped with fresh red fruit and a crunchy crumble. Ideal for a snack or a light dessert.

MediumFrenchServes 16

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Source Video
2h 7m
Prep
53m
Cook
22m
Cleanup
3h 22m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$11.32
Per serving:$0.71

Critical Success Points

  • Achieve a coarse sandy texture for the shortcrust pastry
  • Properly temper the hot milk with the egg‑sugar‑cornstarch mixture
  • Cook the cream without letting it stick, stirring constantly
  • Bake until the crumble is golden without burning

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot milk splatters.
  • Handle the knife carefully while cutting.
  • Use kitchen gloves or a protective sleeve when removing the dish from the oven.

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