Saffron and Almond Tart

Ingredients:

For the cookie base:

• 200 g cookies
• 100 g melted butter

For the filling:

• 1 tablespoon saffron threads
• 200 ml milk
• 200 g ground almonds
• 150 g sugar
• 200 g cream cheese
• 200 ml whipping cream

Instructions:

Preparation of the base:

• Crush the cookies until fine crumbs form.
• Mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter.
• Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
• Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.

Preparation of the filling:

• Heat the milk and add the saffron threads. Let it rest to infuse.
• In a bowl, mix the ground almonds and sugar.
• Incorporate the cream cheese into the almond and sugar mixture.
• Add the saffron-infused milk (make sure to remove the threads first).
• Whip the cream until soft peaks form and fold it into the mixture.
• Mix all the ingredients until you get a uniform texture.

Assembly:

• Pour the mixture over the cookie base in the pan.
• Smooth the surface with a spatula.
• Refrigerate the tart for at least 4 hours or until set.

Decoration (optional):

• You can decorate the tart with more almonds on top or sprinkle some ground saffron for a visual touch.