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Almond Macaroon Tart

Almond Macaroon Tart

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Desserts, Pies & Crisps, Tarts
Servings 16 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup butter softened

Filling

  • 1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar
  • 3/4 cup shredded coconut sweetened, divided
  • 1 pkg (7 oz) almond paste crumbled
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 2 large egg whites

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place almonds and coconut in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add flour and sugar; pulse to combine. Add butter; pulse until crumbly. Reserve 1-1/2 cups crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom and up sides of a greased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom.
  • For filling, place confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup coconut, almond paste and extract in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Add egg whites; process until blended. Spread into crust; sprinkle with reserved topping.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining coconut; bake 5-8 minutes longer or until coconut is lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. SHARE THIS RECIPE

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