Frangipane Raspberry Squares
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup blanched almonds, finely ground (5 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups raspberries
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar.
- Add the yolk and mix well.
- Add the flour and salt and mix on low speed until a dough forms; if it seems dry, add 1 tablespoon of water.
- Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch square cake pan.
- Prick the dough with a fork and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm but not browned.
- remove from the oven and set aside.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the sugar and butter.
- Beat in the eggs.
- Add the flour and almond extract and beat just until blended.
- Stir in the almonds.
- Distribute the raspberries over the pastry.
- Spread the almond batter evenly over the berries.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and feels slightly firm to the touch.
- Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut into 1 1/4-inch squares.
- Transfer to a rack and dust with the confectioners' sugar.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/frangipane-raspberry-squares (may not work)