Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. softened butter
  • 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 3/4 c. toasted almonds (slivered or ground)
  • 8 oz. softened cream cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. Amaretto or 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • fresh fruit to cover
  • 1/4 c. apricot jam
  • 1 Tbsp. water

Method

  • Cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar.
  • Beat in yolk, one teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
  • Mix in flour and almonds to form dough.
  • Press into 11-inch tart pan or medium pizza pan. Prick shell.
  • Bake at 375° for 10 minutes.
  • Cool and reserve.