Fig Tart with Almond Cream

This Fig Tart boasts a crisp, lightly-sweet, buttery shell, fig jam, fluffy almond cream, fresh Figs, andtoasted almonds. A beautiful way to enjoy fig season alongside a cup of coffee or tea.

Ingredients:

Tart Dough

8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), softened

¼ cup sifted powdered sugar

1 large egg yolk

1-½ teaspoons heavy cream (½ tablespoon), plus additional, if needed

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all purpose flour

¼ cup sifted almond flour

pinch kosher salt

Almond Cream

8 tablespoons unsalted butter , room temperature

½ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1-½ teaspoons dark rum

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon almond extract

1 cup sifted almond flour

pinch kosher salt

To Assemble the Tart

¼ cup fig spread

¾ pound fresh figs , trimmed and cut into quarters

2 tablespoons sliced almonds

To Serve the Tart

powdered sugar , for dusting

honey whipped cream (see notes)