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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces, divided)
- ¼ cup ice cold water (or more as needed)
- 3/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 ounce fresh blackberries
- 6-7 fresh figs (halved)
- mascarpone cheese (optional)
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