Almond Tart with Lemon Curd

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   Mix almonds, flour, 1/2 cup sugar and salt in bowl.

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   Rub butter pieces, bit by bit, into flour.

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   Stir in egg and vanilla to form ball.

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   Chill.

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   Roll out onto 12-inch tart pan with removable bottom.

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   Weight down with beans placed on waxed paper.

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   Bake at 350F (180C) until golden, about 20 minutes.

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   Cool.

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   To make filling, mix egg yolks, 3/4 to 1 cup sugar and lemon juice in top of double boiler.

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    Cook, stirring constantly over simmering water, until mixture coats back of metal spoon.

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    Do not allow to boil.

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    Remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup butter, bit by bit, until melted and smooth.

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    Pour lemon curd into cooled tart shell.

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    Chill until set.

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    Remove sides of pan.

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    Garnish with whipped cream or egg white meringue for a lighter version, and fruit if desired.

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