Almond Fruit Tart:

Almond Fruit Tart

Taken and adapted from Martha Stewart Living.

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
• 3/4 Cup Almonds, ground
• 1 stick unsalted Butter, softened
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/8 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup Sugar

For the Filling:

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup almonds, ground
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 5 tablespoons apricot jam
• 4 cups assorted berries and kiwi

Preparation:

For the crust:  Preheat oven to 350. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour and ground almonds with the salt. Place the butter in the bowl of your electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, and beat until softened. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Gradually add the beaten egg, beating just until incorporated. Add the flour mixture all at once and mix just until it forms a ball. Flatten the pastry into a disk, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes or just until firm (can place in freezer for about 10-15 minutes.)

For the filling: In a small sauce pan, stir in milk, vanilla and 2 tablespoons sugar, and bring to a boil. Whisk yolks, cornstarch, and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl. Add hot milk in a slow, steady stream, whisking until combined. Return to pan, and whisk over medium heat until thickened, about 2 minutes.

Place thickened milk mixture in a mixing bowl. Beat in ground almonds, flour and cream cheese. Spread into tart crust. Bake for 15-25 minutes, until golden brown and set. Let cool completely in pan on a rack. Unmold.

Arrange berries on top. In a small saucepan heat through the apricot jam and water. Brush the top of the berries with the glaze.

Serve right away or chill in the fridge. Enjoy!

Source:  http://www.thecandidappetite.com/2011/10/28/almond-fruit-tart/