Pear and Almond Cream Tart
Courtesy of B.C. Tree Fruits Limited
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 40 Min.
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 40 Min.
What you need:
* 2 ripe pears
* 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
* 1/2 c. butter
* 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
* 1 c. almonds, ground
* 2 eggs
* 1/2 tsp. vanilla
* 1/4 tsp. almond extract
* pinch of salt
* 1/4 c. flour
* 1/4 c. sliced almonds
* 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
* 1/2 c. butter
* 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
* 1 c. almonds, ground
* 2 eggs
* 1/2 tsp. vanilla
* 1/4 tsp. almond extract
* pinch of salt
* 1/4 c. flour
* 1/4 c. sliced almonds
What to do:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter. Add icing sugar and ground almonds. Scrape down bowl. Add eggs one at a time. Add vanilla, almond extract and pinch of salt. Add flour and mix until well combined.
2. Peel pears and cut in half. Using a melon baller or paring knife, remove stem and seeds. Slice pears, width wise, into thin slices. Toss pear slices in cinnamon to coat.
3. Pour almond batter into an 8 in. spring form pan or into an 8 in. tart pan with a removable bottom. Spread batter out evenly. Place pears on top of batter in a circular pattern, overlapping pears slightly. Sprinkle top of pears with sliced almonds. Bake tart at 350°F for 35 to 40 min. or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let tart cool before removing from pan and before slicing. Slice into even pieces and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Tip: This tart makes an elegant dessert yet it's very simple to make. Be sure to use ripe pears for the very best pear flavor.
2. Peel pears and cut in half. Using a melon baller or paring knife, remove stem and seeds. Slice pears, width wise, into thin slices. Toss pear slices in cinnamon to coat.
3. Pour almond batter into an 8 in. spring form pan or into an 8 in. tart pan with a removable bottom. Spread batter out evenly. Place pears on top of batter in a circular pattern, overlapping pears slightly. Sprinkle top of pears with sliced almonds. Bake tart at 350°F for 35 to 40 min. or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let tart cool before removing from pan and before slicing. Slice into even pieces and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
For more great fruit recipes, visit www.bctree.com
Tip: This tart makes an elegant dessert yet it's very simple to make. Be sure to use ripe pears for the very best pear flavor.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 398; Total Fat: 31g; Total Carbs: 26g; Protein: 5g;