Almond pear tart, or the famous bourdaloue tart

Name: Almond pear tart, or the famous bourdaloue tart
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 shortcrust pastry shell; 1/2 cup softened butter (100 g); 1/2 cup sugar (100 g); 1 cup ground almonds (100 g); 2 eggs; 14 oz canned pears (400 g); sliced almonds

Dessert

Very Easy

55 min

336 Kcal

If you love pears, you surely haven't missed one of the most classic recipes in French pastry: the Bourdaloue tart! The addition of pears will allow you to finish your meal on a note that is both indulgent and fruity. A way to avoid feeling weighed down by a dessert that is too rich ;-) The combination of almonds (both ground and sliced) will add a slightly crunchy texture that gives this traditional recipe its charm.

Ingredients

1 shortcrust pastry shell
1/2 cup softened butter (100 g)
1/2 cup sugar (100 g)
1 cup ground almonds (100 g)
2 eggs
14 oz canned pears (400 g)
sliced almonds

Materials

mixing bowl
11 inches tart pan
oven

Preparation

Preparation25 min

Cook time30 min

Line the tart pan with the shortcrust pastry. Prick the bottom.
Mix the softened butter with the sugar. Then add the eggs and mix well. Finally, add the ground almonds and mix.
Pour this almond cream into the tart shell and smooth it with a spatula.
Cut the pear halves into thin slices across their width, keeping them in their original shape. Then arrange them on the almond cream.
Sprinkle the visible almond cream with sliced almonds.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
And there you have it, your almond pear tart is ready!