GLAZED FIG & ALMOND TART

Glazed Fig & Almond Tart image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

CRUST:
2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
GLAZED FIGS:
1 pound dried figs (preferably Mission figs), stemmed and halved
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Sliced almonds, toasted
Cnfectioners' sugar

Steps:

Place almonds in a food processor; cover and pulse until ground. Add flour; pulse to combine. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg yolks. Gradually add flour mixture and mix well. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients for glazed figs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until figs are tender. Uncover; cook an additional 5-10 minutes or until figs are glazed and 3 tablespoons liquid remains. Remove from the heat; cool completely. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, honey and lemon zest until smooth; spread over crust. Arrange figs over filling; drizzle with remaining liquid. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds and confectioners' sugar if desired.

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