Almond Tartlets

Title:
Almond Tartlets

Yield:
10 Servings

Categories:
Dessert




Ingredients:





 1 1/4 c  Sliced almonds


     1 pk (10-11 oz) pie crust mix


   3/4 c  Butter or margarine;


          -softened


   3/4 c  Sugar


     4    Eggs


     1 ts Almond extract


   1/4 c  Heavy cream






 Chop 1 cup almonds very fine or crush. Prepare pie crust mix as per package


 directions. Divide pastry in half; divide each half into 5 parts. On


 lightly floured board, roll each part into a 5 inch circle. Use each circle


 to line a 3 1/2 inch fluted tart pan, pressing pastry evenly to bottom and


 sides of each pan; trim. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to


 375 degrees. On medium speed cream butter with sugar until light and


 fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add finely chopped almonds, almond


 extract and heavy cream; mix well. Pour into tartlet shells place on a


 cookie sheet. Divide remaining sliced almonds on tops; bake 20 to 25


 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on wire rack before removing from


 pans. Serve cold.


 


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