Apple Almond Tart Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Almond Tart

How to Make Apple Almond Tart

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and place rack in the center of the oven.
2. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
3. **Crust:**
4. In a food processor, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ¼ cup granulated sugar.
5. Pulse to blend.
6. Add ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, and pulse until the dough just begins to come together.
7. Pat the dough into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the prepared pan.
8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate while you make the filling.
9. **Filling:**
10. In a food processor, beat 8 ounces cream cheese until smooth.
11. Add ½ cup granulated sugar and mix well.
12. Blend in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
13. Remove the crust from the refrigerator and pour in the filling.
14. Return to the refrigerator while you prepare the topping.
15. **Topping:**
16. In a large bowl, combine ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
17. Toss 3 medium apples (about 3 cups), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, in the sugar mixture.
18. Spoon the apples evenly over the cream cheese filling and sprinkle with ¼ cup sliced almonds.
19. Place the springform pan on a larger baking sheet to catch any drips.
20. Bake at 450°F (232°C) for 10 minutes.
21. Reduce heat to 400°F (204°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is almost set.
22. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
23. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve at room temperature. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.