You’ll Need
1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
4 tbsp cherry jam
75g ground almonds
50g butter, softened
50g caster sugar
1 egg
½ tsp almond extract
2 tbsp flaked almonds
For The Finish
Icing sugar for dusting
Optional But Dangerous
Extra cherry jam
Vanilla ice cream
White chocolate drizzle
Method
Preheat your air fryer to 180°C.
Lightly grease a small square baking tin or foil tray that fits your air fryer.
Press the puff pastry into the tin, trimming any excess.
Spread the cherry jam evenly across the pastry base.
In a bowl, beat together the butter and caster sugar until smooth.
Add the egg, ground almonds, and almond extract.
Mix until fully combined.
Spread the almond mixture carefully over the jam layer.
Scatter over the flaked almonds.
Air fry at 180°C for 12–15 minutes until the pastry is golden, the almond topping is lightly browned, and the centre
is set.
Allow to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing into squares.
Dust generously with icing sugar before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature.