Cherry Tart with Almond Filling
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup soft butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cherry jam
Filling
- 1 cup almonds
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup soft butter
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 large eggs
Preparation
Set the middle rack in the oven and preheat to 180°C
Prepare a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom
In a food processor with the metal blade, place flour, sugar, baking powder, and butter and process on medium speed until mixture resembles breadcrumbs
Add the egg and vanilla and process on pulse until dough forms
Press the dough into the tart pan to cover the bottom and sides, spread the cherry jam over it, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
For the filling, in a food processor place almonds, sugar, butter, almond extract, and eggs and process on medium speed until smooth, then spread the mixture over the chilled dough in the pan
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the tart is golden brown
Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack before serving
