RASPBERRY MARZIPAN TART

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A simple to make but very rich dessert. Serve small slices of this decadent treat :) Garnish with Fresh Strwberries for a more elegant presentation if you like.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 Nine inch tart, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups flour or 1 1/4 cups unbleached flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 egg
1/2 cup raspberry preserves
1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 cup almonds, grated or finely chopped
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 -3 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • For crust layer: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, butter and egg with pastry blender until dough forms.
  • Press dough over bottom and up sides of greased 9-inch round cake pan or pie pan.
  • Spread 1/4 cup preserves over dough.
  • Chill while preparing filling.
  • For Filling: In small bowl, cream butter with sugar and almond extract until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in almonds.
  • Spoon filling over preserves layer.
  • Spread gently.
  • Bake at 350 degrees 40-50 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  • Cool 2 hours.
  • Loosen edges.
  • Gently remove from pan.
  • Spread with remaining 1/4 cup preserves.
  • Drizzle Glaze over tart.
  • For Glaze: Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice and blend well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.1, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 70.2, Sodium 70.1, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 21.6, Protein 4.2

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