Tart: Almond Lemon Tart
Source of Recipe
Internet
Crust
2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup unsalted butter
Place flour, powdered sugar, salt and extract in a food processor. With the motor running slowly drop in the butter about 1 tablespoon at a time. 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
1 cup almonds
1/2 cup almond paste
1/2 cup sugar
juice of 1 lemon
zest of 1 lemon
3 eggs
1/2 cup cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
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.
Serves 12
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