Pear Almond Tart Recipe

[Nutellah_]

Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to a dessert that’s both elegant and delicious! Our Pear Almond Tart features a buttery crust, rich almond filling, and perfectly arranged slices of juicy pears. It’s a showstopper that’s perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to treat yourself!

Ingredients​

For the Crust:
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• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 egg yolk
• 2-3 tablespoons ice water

For the Almond Filling (Frangipane):

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

For the Pear Topping:

• 3-4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions​

1. Prepare the Crust:
   • In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Add the egg yolk and ice water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough starts to come together.
   • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the Almond Filling:
   • In a bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
   • Add the almond flour, egg, almond extract, and all-purpose flour, mixing until smooth and well combined.
3. Assemble the Tart:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Trim any excess dough.
   • Spread the almond filling evenly over the bottom of the crust.
   • Toss the pear slices in lemon juice to prevent browning, then arrange them in a circular pattern on top of the almond filling.
4. Bake the Tart:
   • Bake the tart for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the almond filling is set.
   • If desired, warm the apricot jam slightly and brush it over the top of the tart for a shiny glaze.
   • Sprinkle with sliced almonds if desired.
5. Cool and Serve:
   • Let the tart cool completely before removing it from the pan.
   • Slice and serve.

Enjoy this Pear Almond Tart as an elegant and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!

 

[chimam]

I love the combination of juicy pears with that rich almond filling. The step-by-step instructions make it seem totally doable too. I’m definitely going to try this out for my next weekend bake!

 

[lomiloml]

Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to a dessert that’s both elegant and delicious! Our Pear Almond Tart features a buttery crust, rich almond filling, and perfectly arranged slices of juicy pears. It’s a showstopper that’s perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to treat yourself!

Ingredients​

For the Crust:
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54.3 kB
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• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 egg yolk
• 2-3 tablespoons ice water

For the Almond Filling (Frangipane):

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

For the Pear Topping:

• 3-4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions​

1. Prepare the Crust:
   • In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Add the egg yolk and ice water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough starts to come together.
   • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the Almond Filling:
   • In a bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
   • Add the almond flour, egg, almond extract, and all-purpose flour, mixing until smooth and well combined.
3. Assemble the Tart:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Trim any excess dough.
   • Spread the almond filling evenly over the bottom of the crust.
   • Toss the pear slices in lemon juice to prevent browning, then arrange them in a circular pattern on top of the almond filling.
4. Bake the Tart:
   • Bake the tart for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the almond filling is set.
   • If desired, warm the apricot jam slightly and brush it over the top of the tart for a shiny glaze.
   • Sprinkle with sliced almonds if desired.
5. Cool and Serve:
   • Let the tart cool completely before removing it from the pan.
   • Slice and serve.

Enjoy this Pear Almond Tart as an elegant and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!

This pear almond tart looks absolutely delicious! I love the combination of pears and almonds—it must taste so sweet and nutty. Can't wait to try making it myself! Thanks for sharing this tempting recipe!