Almond Cream Peach Tart

2 c Plus 2 tb All-purpose flour
1 ts Salt
1/4 c Plus 1 1/2 ts Sugar
3/4 lb Unsalted butter
12 Fresh peaches (about)
4 Egg yolks
3 tb Whipping cream
2/3 c Ground almonds
2/3 c Confectioners sugar
1 Egg
2 ts Myers' rum
1 tb Cornstarch
1/2 c Milk
1 Lemon peel
3 dr Vanilla extract

To prepare the pate royale, sift 2 cups flour onto a work surface & make a well in the center. Place the salt, 1-1/2 tsp. sugar, 1/2 lb. butter, 2 egg yolks, & cream in the well. Mix the liquid ingredients in the well with the fingertips, gradually incorporating the flour. Knead with the heel of the palm to obtain a smooth dough. Work the dough as little as possible. Chill the dough at least 30 minutes before rolling out. Meanwhile, prepare the almond cream by creaming 6 tablespoons butter & beating in the almonds & confectioners' sugar. When the cream mixture is well blended, whisk in the egg. Beat in the rum & the cornstarch, whisking until the mixture is light & smooth. Set aside. To make the pastry cream, scald the milk with the lemon peel & vanilla extract. Whisk together the remaining 2 yolks, the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, & the remaining 2 tablespoons flour. Pour the scalded milk into the yolk mixture, whisking constantly, & return mixture to saucepan. Boil vigorously for 3 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent scorching. Remove from heat, add remaining butter, & leave to cool. Preheat oven to 425 F. Remove chilled pate royale from the refrigerator & roll out to 1/8 inch thickness. Line a 9-inch flan ring or French tart pan with the pastry dough. Combine the almond cream with the cooled pastry cream & spoon the mixture into the pie shell. Plunge the peaches into boiling water for 30 seconds; rinse under cold water. Remove the skins & slice each peach into 8 wedges. Arrange the peach slices on top of the filling in a decorative pattern. Bake in oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the almond filling is puffed & browned.

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