Caramel Pudding Tart with Almond Shortbread Crust

Name: Caramel Pudding Tart with Almond Shortbread Crust
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 Servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, cooled; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 large egg yolk; 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 1/4 cups whole milk, divided; 3 large egg yolks; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup water; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup water; 1 cup slivered almonds; 1/2 cup chilled heavy whipping cream; 1/2 tablespoon powdered sugar; 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract; Fleur de sel

By Dorie GreenspanPhotographer Mark Thomas

December 31, 2006

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