Almond pear tart, or the famous bourdaloue

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Dessert
10 servings
Very Easy
55 min

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

10

Materials

  • mixing bowl
  • 11 inches tart pan
  • oven

Preparation

Preparation25 min
Cook time30 min
  • Almond pear tart, or the famous bourdaloue - Preparation step 1Line the tart pan with the pie crust. Prick the bottom.
  • Almond pear tart, or the famous bourdaloue - Preparation step 2Mix the softened butter with the sugar. Then add the eggs and mix well. Finally, add the almond flour and mix.
  • Almond pear tart, or the famous bourdaloue - Preparation step 3Pour this almond cream into the tart shell and smooth it with a spatula.
  • Almond pear tart, or the famous bourdaloue - Preparation step 4Cut the pears in half, then slice them widthwise while keeping their original shape. Arrange them nicely on the almond cream.
  • Almond pear tart, or the famous bourdaloue - Preparation step 5Sprinkle the visible cream with almond flakes.
  • Almond pear tart, or the famous bourdaloue - Preparation step 6Bake for 30 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
  • Almond pear tart, or the famous bourdaloue - Preparation step 7And there you have it, your almond pear tart is ready!

Observations

Using fresh pears: it's possible, just cook the peeled pears in boiling syrup (1 liter of water + 200 gr of sugar) for 15 minutes on low heat.

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