Cherry Almond Tart

Need a special dessert for Washington's Birthday, but are short of time? Prepare this mouthwatering cherry tart. It bakes in only 30 minutes!

Ingredients

Crust:

1 uncooked pie crust

Filling:

1/3 cup firmly packed almond paste, cut into small pieces

1 egg yolk

3 Tablespoons milk

2 (16 ounce) cans pitted tart red cherries, water packed, well drained

1/4 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

confectioners sugar

Honey Tips

Honey Is Magic

In the days before biology and botany were understood, people thought it was a special kind of magic that turned flower nectar into honey.

Directions

Crust:
Preheat oven to 400°. Spray 9 inch tart pan with non-stick cooking spray. Line pan with crust. Prick crust with fork and bake for 10 minutes.
Filling:
In a small bowl, beat almond paste, egg yolk and milk until well blended. Spread almond mixture over bottom of baked crust.
Put cherries in a sieve and drain well. Gently press remaining juice from cherries. In a large bowl, combine honey and cherries. Toss lightly. With a slotted spoon, place cherries over almond mixture.
Bake until set, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 1/2 hour. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
Serves: 8