Almond Lemon Tart

Photo: flickr user avlxyz

Ingredients

2 cups Flour

1/2 cup Powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Almond extract

1 cup Unsalted butter

1 cup Almonds

1/2 cup Almond paste

1/2 cup Sugar

1 Lemon, juice of

1 Lemon, zest of

3 Eggs

1/2 cup Cream

1 teaspoon Almond extract

Preparation

Place flour, powdered sugar, salt and extract in a food processor.

With the motor running slowly drop in the butter about 1 tablespoon at atime. Process until a ball of dough forms on top of the blade.

Remove from the processor and press into a greased 12 inch removable bottom flan pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven and bake just until the crust sets about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Almond Lemon Filling:Place almonds, almond paste, and sugar in a food processor and process to grind the nuts. Stop the machine and add juice, zest, eggs, cream, and extract. Process to blend well. Pour in the cooled crust and place in a 350 degree oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until when inserted with a knife it comes clean. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream.

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