Almond And Jam Pastries

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Whirl 1 cup almonds with 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer mixture to a bowl.

2. 2

   Blend butter and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a food processor until smooth. Add salt, egg, and half-and-half and pulse just to blend. Add reserved ground almonds and blend until mixture is smooth.

3. 3

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread about 1 tbsp. jam, then 2 tbsp. almond cream, on each slice of bread (you'll have almond cream left over). Sprinkle each with about 2 tbsp. sliced almonds.

4. 4

   Bake until almond cream is golden brown and almonds are toasted, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

5. 5

   Make ahead: Chill extra almond cream airtight up to 2 weeks and use for making more pastries (you'll want to).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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