A Sweet Treat Made with Love
This Spelt Valentine’s Raspberry Tart is everything you want in a romantic dessert — simple, beautiful, and irresistibly delicious. The spelt flour gives the crust a nutty, wholesome taste, while the raspberries bring bright, natural sweetness. Together, they create a dessert that’s both rustic and elegant.
It’s a perfect choice for Valentine’s Day or any time you want to bake something thoughtful without too much fuss. You’ll love how the spelt pastry stays crisp, and the ruby-red filling shines with a touch of jammy sweetness.
Why You’ll Love This Tart
It’s lighter and more flavourful than a classic shortcrust tart. The spelt flour adds depth, making it taste homemade and comforting — but still special enough for a celebration. Fresh raspberries give a vibrant pop of colour, while a simple glaze gives it a glossy finish.
Serve it with a dollop of cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or enjoy it as is — this tart is lovely warm or chilled.
Spelt Valentine’s Raspberry Tart
Description
A crisp, nutty spelt crust filled with juicy raspberries and a hint of sweetness — a simple yet elegant dessert for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
For the spelt crust:
For the filling:
For glaze (optional):
To serve
Instructions
Make the pastry.
- Mix flour and sugar in a bowl. Rub in butter until mixture looks like breadcrumbs. Add egg yolk and just enough cold water to form a dough.
Chill.
- Shape into a disc, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven.
- Heat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface and line a 20–22 cm tart tin. Trim edges and prick base with a fork.
Blind bake.
- Line pastry with baking paper, fill with baking beans, and bake for 12 minutes. Remove beans and paper, then bake for another 5 minutes until pale golden.
Prepare filling.
- In a bowl, mix raspberries, jam, cornflour, lemon juice, and sugar until just coated.
Assemble and bake.
- Spoon the filling into the tart shell and bake for 15 minutes or until bubbling and golden at the edges.
Finish.
- Warm a spoonful of jam with water and brush over the tart for a glossy finish. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Saturated Fat 9g45%
- Cholesterol 55mg19%
- Sodium 90mg4%
- Potassium 140mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 19g
- Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Additional Notes
You can prepare the pastry ahead and freeze it for up to a month. The tart tastes great served warm with cream or cold with a dusting of icing sugar.
Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
