Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 1 (15 ounce) pie crusts, softened as directed on pkg
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • FILLING
  • 1 cup creme fraiche or 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (4 ounce) container ready-made prepared vanilla pudding
  • ground almonds, sprinkling
  • TOPPING
  • 2/3 cup fresh raspberry
  • 2/3 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2/3 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Method

  • Heat oven to 450°F.
  • Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust baked shell using 9"pie plate.
  • DO NOT PRICK CRUST.
  • In a food processor bowl with metal blade, place almonds and sugar; process with on/off pulses until finely ground.
  • Sprinkle almond mixture over pie crust; gently press inches.
  • Bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
  • If crust puffs in center, flatten gently with back of wooden spoon.
  • Cool 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in medium bowl, stir together creme fraiche or sour cream and vanilla pudding.
  • Add sprinkling of ground almonds.
  • Top with berries.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours or until serving time.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle tart with powdered sugar.
  • Store covered in refrigerator.