BASE FOR CRUST:

1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. ice water

Mix base ingredients together like a pie crust. Divide in 2 equal parts and form 2 ovals. Pat them down on a cookie sheet.

TOPPING:

1 c. water
1/2 c. butter
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 c. flour
3 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries

Boil water and butter together, then take off heat. Add extract and flour; beat well. Add eggs, one at a time and finally fold in the nuts and cherries.