A Tart for All Seasons....

This tart is simply lovely...

elegant, gourmet, scrumptious and quite easy to make.

I am sure you will enjoy it just as much as I did...

and I know your guest will be sure to enjoy it, too.

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A Tart for All Seasons

serves- 12

recipe courtesy- Creme de Colorado

...This tart showcases colorful fruit

arranged in a sunburst pattern

Crust 1/4 cup ground almonds 1/2 cup butter,softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract Filling 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Apricot Glaze 1/2 cup apricot preserves 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur Topping 3-4 cups fresh or canned fruit (strawberries, kiwis, bananas, mandarin oranges, pineapple, peaches or other favorite fruits sliced almonds (optional) Directions

Crust: In food processor or mixing bowl, combine almonds,

butter, sugar and flour. Add egg yolk and extracts.

Blend until dough holds together. Press onto bottom

and sides of 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom.

Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool. Can be made one day ahead

Filling: Mix all filling ingredients until smooth and

spread evenly on cooled tart crust.

Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.

Apricot Glaze: In small saucepan, mix all glaze

ingredients over low heat until hot. Cool; set aside.

Orange marmalade can be substituted for apricot preserves.

Topping: Arrange fruits in a circular pattern on

filling 1-2 hours before serving. Brush fruit with glaze.

Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.

Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

A tender crust is highlighted

with a creamy flavorful filling,

tender colorful fruit and a

marvelous apricot amaretto glaze.

Always serve with

L-O-V-E.

~Bon Appetit~

Many Blessings, dear readers.

"She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar."

-Proverbs 31:14