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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
4 1/2 ounces ground almonds |
1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder |
1 tablespoon flour |
1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs |
1 cup butter |
1 cup sugar, divided |
3 eggs |
1/2 cup cold water |
confectioners' sugar, for garnish |
creme fraiche |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees.
2. Grease and flour a 9-inch pie plate.
3. In a small bowl, combine the almonds, baking powder, flour, and graham cracker crumbs.
4. In another small bowl, mix the butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar.
5. Stir the almond mixture into the butter and sugar.
6. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
7. Pour the mixture into the pie plate and bake for 25-30 minutes.
8. While the pie is baking, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with the 1/2 cup cold water in a saucepan and simmer until the syrup is reduced to 1/2 cup.
9. Pour the syrup over the hot pie when the pie comes out of the oven.
10. Sift the confectioners' sugar over the top.
11. May be served with crème fraîche.
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