Almond pie

Step 1

For the dough:In a bowl melt the margarine in microwave.

Step 2

With an electric mixer, beat the eggs along with the melted margarine, lemon zest and the sugar until obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture. Then, add the flour mixed with the baking powder.

Step 3

Pour the mixture into a round cake pan (25 x 6 centimeters / (9 3/4 x 2 1/3 inches)) previously greased with margarine and dusted with flour. Bring to preheated oven at 180°C / (350ºF) about 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4

Remove from oven and allow to cool. Unmold, and place the dough on a baking pan lined with aluminum foil.

Step 5

For the topping:In a pan place the condensed milk, margarine and the caramel. Bring to medium-low heat until starts boiling. Stir once in a while. Pour the whipping cream and the almond kernels and stir with a spoon until obtain a very creamy mixture. Allow to cool slightly, and spread with the help of a spatula the mixture over the dough.

Step 6

Bring back to preheated oven at 190°C / (375ºF) until the pie starts to turns golden brown.