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Tarte Poire Amandine

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A delightful French almond and pear tart that combines the rich flavors of frangipane with sweet poached pears, perfect for a comforting dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pie crust (pâte sablée)
  • 3 ripe pears, sliced
  • 100g almond flour
  • 100g sugar
  • 100g butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Roll out your pie crust to fit a 9-inch tart pan.
  3. Chill the crust in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Cover the crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, remove the weights, and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. While the crust cools, cream together the softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl.
  7. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  8. Stir in the almond flour, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract.
  9. Arrange the sliced pears in a beautiful pattern over the crust.
  10. Pour the frangipane over the pears.
  11. Pop the tart in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set and golden brown.
  12. Let it cool for a few minutes before removing it from the pan.
  13. Dust the tart with powdered sugar and serve with crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For a spiced version, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg. You can also explore variations like adding chocolate or berries.

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Keywords: tart, pear, almond, dessert, French, baking

Find it online: https://rusticflavor.com/pear-almond-tart-elegant-dessert/

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