Bakewell Pudding

==Description==
===Ingredients===
* 225 g (8 oz) puff pastry
* 4 tbsp red jam
* 110 g (4 oz) ground almonds
* 110 g (4 oz) caster sugar
* 50 g (2 oz) butter, softened
* 3, eggs, beaten
* ½ tsp. almond essence
== Directions ==
# Pre-heat oven to 200°C / 400°F / gas 6.
# Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and use to line a 900 ml (1 pint) shallow pie dish.
# Knock up the edge of the pastry with the back of a knife.
# Mark the rim with the prongs of a fork.
# Brush the jam over the base.
# Chill in the refrigerator while making the filling.
# Beat the almonds with the sugar, butter, eggs and almond essence.
# Pour the filling over the jam and spread it evenly.
# Bake for 30 minutes or until the filling is set.
# Serve warm or cold with fresh cream or custard.
Category:Pastry Recipes