Fresh Fruit Flan Recipe

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

Crust :

• Process almonds in food processor until finely ground.
• Cream butter, sugar and egg in large bowl using an electric mixer until blended.
• Mix in flour and almonds thoroughly.
• Press dough evenly into sides and bottom of 9" (23 cm) tart pan with removable bottom to form a shell.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. Cool.

Filling :

• Spread jam evenly over crust.
• Beat cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla together until smooth in large bowl using an electric mixer.
• Whip cream to stiff peaks in small mixing bowl.
• Fold into cheese mixture.
• Spread evenly over jam.
• Arrange fruit attractively over cheese mixture.
• Serve immediately or glaze.

Glaze :

• Melt jam and lemon juice together in saucepan until smooth.
• Brush over fruit.
• Chill until serving but serve at room temperature for maximum flavour.