Tarta De Almendras (Almond Tart)

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
• 1/2 lb almonds, shelled
• 3 large eggs
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup pouring custard

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly butter a 10-inch pie plate.

2. 2

   In a blender, blend the sugar and lemon zest until they are well mixed. Add the almonds, and blend again until the almonds are ground fine.

3. 3

   Add the eggs, egg yolks, and butter, and blend until all the contents are well mixed.

4. 4

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl.

5. 5

   Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dry ingredients are incorporated. Scrape the batter into the pan, and smooth the top.

6. 6

   Bake the tart on the center rack of the oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean but the tart is still moist. Let it cool on a wire rack.

7. 7

   Spoon Basque Cream onto each plate, and set a tart wedge on top. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve.