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Pear and Almond Frangipane Tart

Pear and Almond Frangipane Tart

This Pear and Almond Frangipane Tart is an elegant dessert that delights with its rich almond filling and sweet pear slices.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tart Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Frangipane Filling
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 2 large eggs
Topping
  • 2 medium ripe pears sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds for topping

Equipment

  • Tart Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • rolling pin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour and granulated sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  2. Mix in egg yolk, form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Assemble
  1. Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to an eighth-inch thick and place in a tart pan; trim excess dough.
  2. In another bowl, beat almond flour, sugar, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  3. Spread frangipane filling evenly over the crust and arrange sliced pears on top.
  4. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Allow to cool slightly before slicing; serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20g

Notes

Feel free to customize this tart by swapping pears with apples or berries for a different twist. Adding spices like cinnamon can enhance the warmth of the dish.

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