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Toffee Almond Tart
My aunt passed this recipe on to my mother, who then shared it with me. Both of them are excellent cooks, so I knew it had to be a winner. I wasn't disappointed! The rich tart is wonderful as a holiday dessert.
14 Servings
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 cups sugar,
divided
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3 egg yolks
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour and 3 tablespoons sugar; cut in butter
until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add egg yolks, tossing with a
fork until combined.
Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted
tart pan with removable bottom. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at
375° for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cream, salt and remaining
sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove
from the heat; stir in almonds and vanilla. Pour into crust.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 14 servings.
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice equals 423 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013
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Toffee Almond Tart
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Nutrition Facts:
27 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 105 mg cholesterol, 123 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013