Author Notes: I've had a problem for as long as I can remember; I just can't leave recipes well enough alone. I received a free cookbook and in it was a grape tart that sounded good, but I figured I could make it just a touch better. I adore red wine, and with so few fruits to choose from during late winter, this tart is absolutely perfect. You won't be able to stop yourself; or at least I couldn't! —spcookiequeen
Serves: 8
Ingredients
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1/2
cup whole raw blanched almonds
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1/3
cup granulated sugar
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1
cup all-purpose flour
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1/2
cup unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" pieces
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1
egg yolk
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6
ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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1/2
cup powdered sugar
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1
teaspoon lemon zest
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1
envelope unflavored gelatin
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1/3
cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2
cups Shiraz red wine
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1 1/2
pounds red seedless grapes
Directions
- To prepare the crust, place almonds in a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground. Add sugar, flour, and butter, pulse until combined. Add egg yolk and process until dough forms a ball.
- Press dough over the bottom and sides of a 12" tart pan with a removable bottom. Bake in 325 oven for 25 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
- In a small bowl combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and lemon zest. Mix until combined. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan combine, gelatin, sugar and red wine, stir until combined. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Spread cream cheese mixture on top of cooled crust, then arrange grapes and pour jello over the top. Chill until completely set.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Late Winter Tart (Sweet or Savory)
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