Grilled Pineapple Tart

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   In another bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds and baking powder. Stir in the butter mixture with a wooden spoon.

3. 3

   Line a 20-cm (8-inch) removable bottom pie plate, or springform pan, with the dough by pressing it with your fingers in a thin layer, 3-cm (1 1/4-inch) up the side. Refrigerate for 45 minutes.

4. 4

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

5. 5

   With a fork, prick the bottom of the chilled pastry. Bake for 15 or 20 minutes or until golden brown.

6. 6

   Cool.