Strawberry Almond Cream Tart Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. To prepare crust, place crackers in a food processor; process until crumbly.
3. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, butter, and water; pulse just until moist.
4. Place mixture in a 9-inch round removable-bottom tart pan coated with cooking spray, pressing into bottom and up sides of pan to 3/4 inch.
5. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. Cool completely on a wire rack.
7. To prepare filling, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and extracts in a medium bowl; stir until smooth.
8. Spread mixture evenly over bottom of tart shell.
9. To prepare topping, place 2 cups strawberries in food processor; process until pureed.
10. Combine strawberry puree, 2/3 cup sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a whisk.
11. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
12. Reduce heat to low; cook 1 minute.
13. Remove glaze from heat, and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
14. Combine 4 cups strawberries and juice; toss to coat.
15. Arrange berries, bottoms up, in a circular pattern over filling.
16. Spoon half of glaze evenly over berries (reserve remaining glaze for another use).
17. Sprinkle nuts around edge.
18. Cover and chill 3 hours.
19. Note: You can use either an 8 x 12-inch rectangular pan or a 9-inch round tart pan. The recipe also works with a 9-inch springform pan and a 10-inch pie plate.