Lemon Tart with Almond Crust

Name: Lemon Tart with Almond Crust
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup blanched almonds, toasted, and finely ground; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces; ½ teaspoon pure almond extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 3 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons) ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

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"A buttery almond pastry crust balances the flavor of the sweet, yet tart lemon filling. A beautiful dessert for Valentines Day, Easter, or any special occasion. Serve this delicious tart plain or with whipped cream, and garnished with lemon peel spirals...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 cup all-purpose flour

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½ cup blanched almonds, toasted, and finely ground

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¼ cup granulated sugar

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¼ teaspoon salt

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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces

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½ teaspoon pure almond extract

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2 to 3 tablespoons ice water

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1 cup granulated sugar

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3 large eggs

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3 large egg yolks

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2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons) ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

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¼ teaspoon salt

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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

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