Almond Crusted Fig Tart (Crostata Di Fichi Mandorlati) Recipe

• 1/2 c. blanched almonds lightly toasted
• 2 tsp fennel seeds
• 2 tsp aniseeds
• 1 c. all-purpose flour more, as needed
• 6 Tbsp. very cool sweet butter cut small cubes
• 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 lrg egg lightly beaten with
• 1 Tbsp. cool water Butter for tart tin
• 1 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1 lrg bay leaf
• 1 tsp aniseeds crushed
• 1 tsp fennel seeds crushed
• 1 lrg egg slightly beaten
• 1 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar
• 12 x black or possibly green figs - (to 14)
• 12 whl blanched almonds - (to 14) lightly toasted
• 2 Tbsp. dark brown sugar

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