Almond Tuiles

Almond Tuiles

Tuile is the French word for 'tile' and these biscuits are so called because they resemble the shape of traditional French roof tiles - these lacy biscuits are delicious served with fresh fruit salads or on their own.

Serves 18

Points per serving: 1 (original points)

50g unsalted butter,

Zest of 1 lemon or 1 orange

50g flaked almonds, roughly chopped

50g icing sugar

1 level tbsp flour, sifted

Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 7/220ºC/425ºF. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, orange or lemon zest and icing sugar, until pale and fluffy.

Mix in the flour and chopped almonds.

Line two large baking sheets with baking parchment or grease-proof paper. Place ½ tablespoons of the mixture, spaced well apart, on the sheets. Flatten each into a small disc.

Cook for 4-5 minutes, until they have spread and are golden. Remove from the oven. Cool for 1 minute then lift each biscuit off the tray, using a palette knife, and curl over a rolling pin to harden. Repeat until you have made 18 tuiles. Leave for a few minutes to become crisp; then slide off the rolling pin. Cool thoroughly. Store in an airtight container.