Description
Elegant yet surprisingly simple, this tart pairs a flaky, buttery crust with rich almond cream and tender, sweet pears. As it bakes, the pears soften and the almond filling puffs slightly, creating a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious—perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
Crust
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
2 tbsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
3–4 tbsp ice water
Almond Cream (Frangipane)
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup sugar
1 cup almond flour
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
2–3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 tbsp apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Make crust: Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough comes together. Chill 30 min.
Roll dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press in and trim edges.
Make almond cream: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in almond flour, eggs, and vanilla. Spread evenly in crust.
Arrange pear slices over almond cream in a fan pattern.
Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden and set.
Warm apricot jam and brush over pears for shine, if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 340 / Serving
- Fat: 21g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 32g / Serving
- Protein: 6g / Serving