Indulge in the art of French baking with our Pear and Almond Tart recipe. This dessert marries the sweetness of ripe pears with the nuttiness of almonds, nestled in a flaky pastry crust. Each slice is a testament to the beauty and simplicity of classic French patisserie. The full recipe and step-by-step instructions are detailed below to guide you through creating this stunning tart at home.
### Recipe and Method:
**For the Pastry Crust**:
– 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 egg yolk
– A pinch of salt
**Crust Instructions**:
1. **Pulse** flour, sugar, salt, and butter in a food processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
2. **Add** the egg yolk and a bit of ice water, and pulse until the dough forms.
3. **Roll out** the dough and press it into a tart pan. **Chill** for 30 minutes.
4. **Pre-bake** the crust at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.
**For the Almond Cream**:
– 1 cup ground almonds
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 eggs
– 1 tsp almond extract
**Almond Cream Instructions**:
1. **Cream** together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. **Beat in** eggs one at a time, then stir in the ground almonds and almond extract.
**For the Pear Topping**:
– 3-4 ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
– 2 tbsp apricot jam, warmed
– Sliced almonds, for garnish
– Powdered sugar, for dusting
– Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
**Assembly and Baking**:
1. **Spread** the almond cream into the pre-baked crust.
2. **Arrange** the pear slices on top in a fan pattern.
3. **Bake** at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes until the almond cream is set and the pears are tender.
4. **Brush** with warm apricot jam for a glossy finish.
5. **Garnish** with sliced almonds, a dusting of powdered sugar, and mint leaves.
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