Raspberry Marzipan Tart
A simple to make but very rich dessert. Serve small slices of this decadent treat :) garnish with fresh strwberries for a more elegant presentation if you like.
Steps
For crust layer: combine flour , sugar , baking powder , butter and egg with pastry blender until dough forms.
Press dough over bottom and up sides of greased 9-inch round cake pan or pie pan.
Spread 1 / 4 cup preserves over dough.
Chill while preparing filling.
For filling: in small bowl , cream butter with sugar and almond extract until light and fluffy.
Add eggs , 1 at a time beating well after each addition.
Stir in almonds.
Spoon filling over preserves layer.
Spread gently.
Bake at 350 degrees 40-50 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Cool 2 hours.
Loosen edges.
Gently remove from pan.
Spread with remaining 1 / 4 cup preserves.
Drizzle glaze over tart.
For glaze: combine powdered sugar and lemon juice and blend well.
Ingredients
flour, sugar, baking powder, unsalted butter, egg, raspberry preserves, almond extract, eggs, almonds, powdered sugar, lemon juice