Fresh Fruit Tart

Directions

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   PREPARE THE FRUIT In a food processor, pulse the flour with the confectioners' sugar and salt.
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   Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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   In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with the water.
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   With the machine on, slowly add the egg yolk mixture and process just until the dough comes together.
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   Turn the dough out onto a work surface and gently knead it 3 times.
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   Pat the dough into a large disk.
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   Wrap the disk in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
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   PREPARE THE FRUIT In a large bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the confectioners' sugar with the butter until creamy.
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   Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
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    Add the ground almonds, flour, rum and salt and beat at low speed until well blended.
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    Cover and refrigerate the almond cream.
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    Remove it from the refrigerator 15 minutes before using.
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    PREPARE THE FRUIT On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a large round about 1/8 inch thick.
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    Fit the dough into a 12-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom.
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    Prick the bottom with a fork.
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    Wrap the tart shell in plastic and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
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    PREPARE THE FRUIT Preheat the oven to 375.
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    Line the tart shell with foil and fill it with pie weights or dried beans.
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    Bake for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges.
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    Remove the foil and weights and bake the tart shell for about 20 minutes longer, or until the bottom is dry and the sides are nicely browned.
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    5.
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    Using a spatula, spread the almond cream in the tart shell in an even layer.
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    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until pale golden and firm in the center.
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    Transfer the tart shell to a rack and let cool completely before filling with fruit.
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    PREPARE THE FRUIT Using a spatula, spread the almond cream in the tart shell in an even layer.
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    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until pale golden and firm in the center.
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    Transfer the tart shell to a rack and let cool completely before filling with fruit.
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    PREPARE THE FRUIT In a large bowl, gently toss the fruit with the sugar and lemon juice.
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    Arrange the fruit on the tart just before serving.