Strawberry-Marzipan Tart

Strawberry-Marzipan Tart

 

adapted from Lou Pappas

For filling, mix together the following:

7 oz. pkg of almond paste

1/4 C powdered sugar

2 T butter

1 egg yolk

1 T kirsch or other similar liqueur

 

For tart shell:

2 C flour (Gluten free ok)

3 T sugar

1 C cold butter cut into small pieces

2 T cold water

In food processor pulse first 3 ingredients until crumbly, add water and pulse a few more times.  Coat hands in flour and pat pastry into a 12 inch removable bottom tart pan then prick well with fork tines.  Bake at 425 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until lightly brown.  Cool.

5-6 C strawberries, washed and dried

1/3 cup strained red jam or jelly heated with 1 T liqueur

Spread filling into tart shell, arrange strawberries on top and brush jam mixture over top.

Refrigerate until serving.  Serve with sweetened whipped cream.  12 servings.

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