Pear and Almond Tart 🍐🥧

Description

Indulge your senses with the delightful aroma and exquisite taste of this Pear and Almond Tart. With its heavenly fragrance wafting through your kitchen as it bakes, this tart is a testament to simplicity and flavor. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy weeknight treat or an elegant dessert for entertaining guests.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

• 350g plain flour
• 1 pinch of salt
• 175g butter
• 100g icing sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 350g granulated sugar
• 3 ripe comice pears
• 350g unsalted butter
• 100g almonds

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 1054.2
• Fat: 65.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 29.4g
• Cholesterol: 218.2mg
• Sodium: 170.3mg
• Carbohydrates: 108.6g
  • Fiber: 10.3g
  • Sugar: 60g
• Protein: 16.5g

Instructions

1. Prepare the Sweet Pastry:

   • In a food processor, pulse together the plain flour, salt, and butter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
   • Add the icing sugar, followed by the egg yolks, and pulse again until the mixture combines and starts to come together.
   • Remove the pastry mixture from the food processor, wrap it in cling film, and chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

2. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

3. Prepare the Tart Shell:

   • Once chilled, coarsely grate the pastry into a 12-inch loose-bottomed fluted flan tin.
   • Press the pastry evenly onto the sides and base of the tin.
   • Bake the pastry shell blind for 20 minutes, or until it turns a very light brown color.
   • Allow the pastry shell to cool before proceeding.

4. Prepare the Pears:

   • While the pastry shell is cooling, prepare the pears by slicing them in half and removing the cores.
   • Place the pear halves into the cooled pastry shell, arranging them face down.

5. Prepare the Almond Filling:

   • Reduce the oven temperature to 150°C (300°F).
   • In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and light.
   • In a food processor, chop the almonds until they are finely ground.
   • Add the ground almonds to the butter-sugar mixture and blend until well combined.
   • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until the filling is smooth and creamy.

6. Assemble and Bake:

   • Pour the almond filling evenly over the arranged pear halves in the pastry shell.
   • Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown.

7. Serve and Enjoy!

   • Once baked, remove the pear and almond tart from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
   • Slice into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
   • Enjoy the delicious combination of sweet pears and nutty almond filling in every bite!

Tips and Variations

• Variation: Feel free to experiment with different types of pears or nuts for variations in flavor and texture.
• Serve with: This tart pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
• Make Ahead: You can prepare the pastry shell and almond filling ahead of time and assemble the tart just before baking for added convenience.

With its buttery pastry, tender pears, and luscious almond filling, this Pear and Almond Tart is sure to become a favorite dessert in your repertoire. Whether you’re sharing it with loved ones or savoring a slice all to yourself, every bite is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. Enjoy the simple pleasures of homemade baking with this irresistible tart!