TOFFEE ALMOND TART

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My aunt passed this recipe on to my mother, who then shared it with me. Both of them are excellent cooks, so I knew it had to be a winner. I wasn't disappointed! The rich tart is wonderful as a holiday dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3 egg yolks
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour and 3 tablespoons sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add egg yolks, tossing with a fork until combined. , Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cream, salt and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and vanilla. Pour into crust. , Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.