Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour6 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon almond extract3/4 cup dried cherriesSTREUSEL:2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonPinch salt1 tablespoon cold butter2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the cream, egg and extract; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cherries. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges, but do not separate.
For streusel, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in almonds. Sprinkle over dough.
Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
