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Caramelized Almond Tart

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This simple tart, is out of this world, it's a favorite dessert at our house. It's a Portuguese classic, it has a rich, crumbly, buttery cookie-like base. The topping is.... dreamy, it's caramelized, crunchy and nutty. Really easy to make, you don't even need a rolling pin for the crust. Hardest part, just keeping an eye on the topping once it goes into the oven, you don't want it to burn. The tart  has a wow-factor- it not only looks delicious, it tastes amazing.  Trust me,you will have to make it, and see for yourself ! Crust 1 egg 150 grams sugar/ 3/4 cup  125grams butter, soft/ 1/2 cup  ½ teaspoon salt 200 grams flour/ 1 and 2/3 cups 1 teaspoon baking powder Almond topping 125 grams sugar/ 10 tablespoons 125 grams butter/ 1/2 cup 4 tablespoons milk 200 grams blanched, slivered almonds ( a little under 2 cups ) pinch of salt Preheat oven to 180C/350°F. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg,  and sugar until uniform. A...