We found the perfect pear tart: beautiful, delicious, and incredibly easy to recreate at home

Thursday 11 September 2025 21:00 - Adèle Peyches
We found the perfect pear tart: beautiful, delicious, and incredibly easy to recreate at home

Thought the Bourdaloue tart was just for fancy cafés? Think again.

This gourmet pear tart may look like something from a patisserie window, but it’s surprisingly easy to make at home, and absolutely irresistible when pears are at their peak. It’s simple, elegant, and delivers that little “wow” moment with every slice!


A recipe that's both classic and magical

This tart is sweetness incarnate: crisp shortcrust pastry, melting almond cream, melting baked pears, and a delicious touch of crunch from the flaked almonds. The perfect combo to end a meal in style, without any headaches.

Essential ingredients

  • 1 pie crust
  • 1/2 cup soft butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup almond powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 14 oz pears in syrup (or fresh pears pan-fried in a light syrup)
  • Slivered almonds

Discover our step-by-step recipe:

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Adèle PeychesAdèle Peyches
Editorial manager who just can't wait for winter to enjoy fondue! Passionate about gastronomy and always on the lookout for new culinary gems, I first studied law before returning to my first love: the taste of good products and the joy of sharing around the table :)

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