This was a huge hit at our family Christmas Day brunch. Everyone agreed that it should be on the table every Christmas. I had doubts about the amount of almond paste but, mixed with the rest of the ingredients, it's beautifully subtle. The crust was wonderfully flaky and easy to put together. Next time I bake this, I'm going to try spreading some apricot jam on top when it comes out of the oven. I think it would be a great compliment to the almond.

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