LINZER TART

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This lovely versatile tart shows up regularly at family gatherings. I can customize it for any holiday occasion by using different-shaped cookie cutouts...or different fruit fillings. And even my picky children gobble it up!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 jar (18 ounces) raspberry preserves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and lemon zest; mix well. Place almonds in a blender, cover and process until ground. Combine the almonds, flour, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until well blended. Remove 1/3 cup of dough. Roll between two sheets of waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness. Freeze for 8-10 minutes or until firm., Press remaining dough evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Spread raspberry preserves over crust. Remove remaining dough from freezer; using small cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes. Place over preserves., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool for 10 minutes. Loosen sides of pan. Cool completely on a wire rack. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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