Christmas Slices

                                      Christmas Slices

Ingredients for Base

Flour 6 ounces

Butter 4 ounces

Sugar 2 ounces

...Currents 2 ounces

Glazed cherries red and green finely chopped 2 ounces

Ingredients for Topping

Eggs 2

Butter 4 ounces

Sugar 4 ounces

Almonds ground 1 cup

Vanilla essence ½ tsp

Method for base

Beat 4 ounces butter well, add in 2 ounces sugar and beat till light and creamy, add in 6 ounce flour and form into a soft dough, keep in fridge for 30 minutes, take a 8 inches square pan, greased with butter and line with butter paper, spread the dough evenly, sprinkle 2 ounces currents and 2 ounces chopped cherries on top.

Method for Topping

Beat 4 ounce butter and 4 ounce sugar well, add 2 eggs one at a time, beat well, add in 1 cup ground almonds with ½ tsp vanilla essence, mix well, and pour this filling mixture on top of the base, bake on 180 degree for 30 minutes. Remove and cool, cut in slices and serve