Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350*C/180*C/ gas mark Line a baking tray with some foil for ease of cleaning in case of any spill-overs.

Step 2

Whisk the condensed milk, almonds, egg and almond essence together until smooth.

Step 3

Place the thawed tart shells on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for five minutes. Remove.

Step 4

Spoon 1 tsp of jam in the bottom of each tart shell. Divide the almond mixture between the tarts, covering the jam in the bottom of each shell. Sprinkle the flaked almonds on top.

Step 5

Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 to18 minutes until just starting to brown.

Step 6

Remove and allow to cool.

Step 7

Whisk the icing sugar together with some almond extract and just enough water to make a thick drizzle icing. Flick this over top of of the tarts and place a cherry half on top of each.