Raspberry-Kissed Chocolate-Almond Crostada

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   Heat oven to 375F

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   Spray large cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray, or line with cooking parchment paper.

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   Break up almond paste into medium bowl; add butter and egg white.

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   Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.

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   Beat in melted chocolate until well blended.

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   (Or, in food processor bowl with metal blade, break up almond paste; add butter and egg white.

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   Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until smooth.

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   Add melted chocolate.

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   Cover; process until smooth.

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    ).

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    Unroll pie crust; place on center of cookie sheet.

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    Spoon almond filling onto middle of crust; spread evenly to within 1 1/2 to 2 inches of edge.

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    Fold edge of crust over filling, forming pleats; press down slightly.

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    Spread jam over filling.

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    Sprinkle almonds over filling and crust.

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    Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

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    Cool completely, about 1 hour.

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    Garnish top with light sprinkling of powdered sugar and dollops of whipped cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.