Description
Elegant French pastry, “Pear and Almond Tart” merges delicate fruit with rich nutty flavors in a buttery crust. Sweet pears nestled among creamy almond filling invite you to savor a classic dessert that whispers Paris with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Tart Base:
- 1 Homemade Sweet Tart Crust (9 inch, 23 cm)
Main Ingredients:
- 3 Bartlett or Anjou pears
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, 8 tablespoons)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon rum (optional)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 lemon
- 3 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 teaspoon confectioners sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry by blending softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy, then gently incorporate flour and salt to form a smooth dough.
- Gradually introduce eggs one at a time, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract and rum for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Generously coat the prepared tart shell with warmed apricot jam, creating a protective barrier for the base.
- Carefully spread almond cream evenly across the tart shell, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the mixture to set and firm.
- Carefully peel ripe pears, slicing them into elegant, thin pieces. Artfully arrange the pear slices in a delicate fan pattern atop the chilled almond cream.
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Bake the tart for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and perfectly caramelized pear edges.
- Allow the tart to cool completely. Delicately brush with additional apricot jam for a glossy finish, then garnish with toasted sliced almonds and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
- Serve the tart either gently warmed or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm pears for the best texture and flavor in the tart.
- Toast almonds before sprinkling to enhance their nutty aroma and add a delightful crunch.
- Make the tart shell ahead of time and refrigerate to save preparation time.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using different types of pears to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 40-45 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 349 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 96 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg