Pear and Almond Tart Recipe

Name: Pear and Almond Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 350 g plain flour; 1 pinch salt; 175 g unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes; 100 g icing sugar; 3 egg yolks; 350 g unsalted butter, softened; 350 g granulated sugar; 350 g blanched whole almonds; 3 eggs; 6 ripe comice pears, peeled, halved and cored

Servings: persons

350 g plain flour
1 pinch salt
175 g unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
100 g icing sugar
3 egg yolks
350 g unsalted butter, softened
350 g granulated sugar
350 g blanched whole almonds
3 eggs
6 ripe comice pears, peeled, halved and cored

1
For the sweet pastry, pulse the flour, salt an butter in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
2
Add the sugar then the egg yolks and pulse.
3
The mixture will immediately combine and leave the sides of the bowl.
4
Remove, wrap in cling film and chill for at least an hour.
5
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
6
Coarsely grate the pastry into a 12 inch loose bottomed fluted flan tin, then press it evenly on to the sides and base.
7
Bake blind for 20 minutes until very light brown.
8
Cool, then place the pears in, face down.
9
Reduce the oven temperature to 150C/300F.
10
For the filling, cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is pale and light.
11
Put the almonds in a food processor and chop until fine.
12
Add the butter and sugar and blend, then beat in the eggs one by one.
13
Pour over the pears and bake for 40 minutes.
14
Delicious!

2416

kcal

Calories

166

Fat

201

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 350 g plain flour, 1 pinch salt, 175 g unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes, 100 g icing sugar, and more.

Yes, Pear and Almond Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pear and Almond Tart

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