Lemon Tart with Almond Crust

This beautiful tart is delicious and perfect for every event.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons cold butter
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

Filling

• 3 large eggs
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
• Dash salt
• 6 tablespoons butter, cubed

Method

1. Place the flour, almonds, sugar, butter, extract and salt in a food processor. Cover and pulse until blended.
2. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing until mixture forms a soft dough.
3. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased fluted tart pan with a removable bottom.
4. Bake at 190° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Cool on a wire rack.
6. Reduce oven heat to 160°.
7. In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, peel and salt until blended.
8. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
9. Pour into crust.
10. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Recipe from Taste of Home.