Apple Cream Tart

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter

Filling
3 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 egg yolks
Whipped cream, optional

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Arrange apples over crust. Combine the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over apples. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream and egg yolks; pour over apples. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until apples are tender and filling is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Remove sides of pan. Serve with whipped cream if desired. Store in the refrigerator. Makes 8-10 servings.